Periodontal Disease and General Health

From Volume 32, Issue 8, October 2005 | Pages 438-442

Authors

Robin M Davies

PhD, FDS, BDS

Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Manchester M15 6SH

Articles by Robin M Davies

Gill M Davies

Senior Dental Officer, Central Manchester Primary Care Trust, Mauldeth Road West, Manchester M21 7RL, UK

Articles by Gill M Davies

Abstract

There is considerable interest in the possible relationship between periodontal disease and pregnancy complications, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and respiratory diseases. This interest has been stimulated by data obtained from epidemiological studies and a better understanding of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Whilst much of the data support an association between oral and general health, further studies are needed to accept or reject a causal relationship.

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