Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
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Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontal<br />
Infections<br />
• Evidence continues to mount that periodontal<br />
infections play a contributory role in the development<br />
of cardiovascular disease (remember Dr. Roizen’s<br />
video yesterday)<br />
• Are we ready to recommend and reimburse<br />
periodontal treatment in the patient with moderate-<br />
severe, localized or generalized periodontal disease<br />
as part of the management of his/her cardiovascular<br />
disease<br />
Source: R Demmer and M. Desvarieux. Periodontal<br />
infections and cardiovascular disease. JADA 137: 14s-<br />
20s, October, 2006.
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