Atherosclerosis is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading
cause of mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis is initiated by endothelium activation and …

Periodontitis, a major inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, is epidemiologically
associated with other chronic inflammation-driven disorders, including cardio-metabolic …

Aim To explore the implications for dentists and family doctors of the association between
periodontal and systemic diseases and the role of dentists and family doctors in managing …

Abstract Background In Europe cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 3.9 million
deaths (45% of deaths), being ischaemic heart disease, stroke, hypertension (leading to …

Periodontal diseases are prevalent both in developed and developing countries and affect
about 20-50% of global population. High prevalence of periodontal disease in adolescents …

Periodontitis has been associated with many systemic diseases and conditions, including
metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur concomitantly …

Infections have been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease and
atherosclerosis. Findings from the past decade have identified microbial ecosystems …

Aims Oral health problems such as periodontal disease, dental caries, and tooth loss have
been suggested to have associations with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to …

A link between oral health and cardiovascular disease has been proposed for more than a
century. Recently, concern about possible links between periodontal disease (PD) and …

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