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Periodontal Disease and ASCVD: Updated

AHA Scientific Statement examines the association between periodontal disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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  • Margery Weinstein

  • January 7, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Report: Periodontal Disease and ASCVD: Updated

Overview

Revise to state that while a causal relationship remains unproven, the evidence suggests a potential link between periodontal disease and chronic inflammation related to cardiovascular health.

Background

ASCVD is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 30% of U.S. deaths. Periodontal disease, affecting 42% of U.S. adults aged 30 and older, is a chronic inflammatory condition that may share risk factors with ASCVD. Understanding the relationship between these two conditions is crucial for improving patient outcomes and addressing health disparities.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

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Related Resources & Content

  1. American Heart Association, Circulation, 2025 -- Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Updated
  2. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology — Open wide: a fresh look at periodontitis and atrial fibrillation
  3. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology — Periodontitis and atrial fibrillation
  4. Infection (Springer) — Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease in Relation to Cardiovascular Conditions: Mechanisms, Diagnostic Approaches, and Clinical Significance
  5. Basic Research in Cardiology — The Role of Innate Immune Cells in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease Pathophysiology: Insights from Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
  6. Open wide: a fresh look at periodontitis and atrial fibrillation
  7. Periodontitis and atrial fibrillation
  8. Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease in Relation to Cardiovascular Conditions: Mechanisms, Diagnostic Approaches, and Clinical Significance
  9. Periodontal Disease & Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease - Professional Heart Daily | American Heart Association
  10. JACC: ADVANCES
  11. Periodontitis treatment and progression of carotid intima-media thickness: a randomized trial - PubMed

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Periodontal Disease and ASCVD: Updated

  • by Margery Weinstein

  • January 7, 2026

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