Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, initiated by the presence of a bacterial
biofilm, called dental plaque, which affects both the periodontal ligaments and bone …

Periodontal and cardiovascular disease are both major health issues. Poor oral health has
long been associated with the development of systemic diseases, with the typical example …

Cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis, and cancer are the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). These …

Background and Purpose—Periodontal disease is independently associated with
cardiovascular disease. Identification of periodontal disease as a risk factor for incident …

Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of mortality; periodontal disease
(PD) affects up to 50% of the world's population. Observational evidence has demonstrated …

Cardiovascular diseases are the worldwide leading cause of mortality. Cardiovascular
diseases are noncommunicable conditions with a complex pathogenesis, and their clinical …

Methods We conducted a systematic review of existing systematic reviews (umbrella review)
published between 1995 and 2017 and indexed in 4 databases. We focused on the 3 most …

Background Several studies have shown that periodontal diseases are associated with
hypertension (HT). However, heterogeneity among populations, diagnosis criteria, and …

Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and
preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral …

Aim This paper reports on one review of four rapid reviews undertaken to explore the
relationships between oral health and general medical conditions, in order to support teams …