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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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    The AHA's updated statement links periodontal disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), reflecting new research since 2012.

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    ASCVD is the leading cause of death globally, while 42% of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontitis, highlighting the prevalence of both conditions.

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    Periodontal disease and ASCVD share risk factors like age, smoking, diabetes, and socioeconomic status, but may also be independently associated.

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    Evidence suggests periodontal disease contributes to chronic inflammation, which is implicated in atherosclerosis and various cardiovascular outcomes.

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    Further research is needed to clarify the causal relationship between periodontal disease and ASCVD, including longitudinal studies and clinical trials.

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Periodontal Disease and ASCVD: Updated

  • by Margery Weinstein

  • January 7, 2026

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