Author: Friedewald VE, Kornman KS, Beck JD, Genco R, Goldfine A, Libby P, Offenbacher S, Ridker PM, Van Dyke TE, Roberts WC.
Source: J Periodontol.
Year: 2009
Comment:
The authors of this monumental study jointly published in the American Journal of Cardiology and the Journal of Periodontology examine the link between cardiovascular problems and gum disease.
Abstract / Excerpt:
“This aim of this document is to provide health professionals, especially cardiologists and periodontists, a better
understanding of the link between atherosclerotic CVD and periodontitis and, on the basis of current information, an
approach to reducing the risk for primary and secondary atherosclerotic CVD events in patients with periodontitis.”
Citation:
Friedewald VE, Kornman KS, Beck JD, Genco R, Goldfine A, Libby P, Offenbacher S, Ridker PM, Van Dyke TE, Roberts WC. The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Periodontology editors' consensus: periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. J Periodontol. 2009 ; 80(7):1021-32.