Periodontal Disease and Overall Health

Please note that the information contained in these archived press releases, while accurate at the time of release, may not be the most current information available today.

Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

• Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart: The Perio-Cardio Connection (6/1/2009)
• A Healthy Smile May Promote a Healthy Heart (1/8/2008)

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

• AAP Supports the International Diabetes Federation Guideline on Oral Health for People with Diabetes (11/3/2009)

Periodontal Disease and Women's Health

• AAP Issues Statement on Periodontal Treatment During Pregnancy (1/30/09)

Periodontal Disease and Other Health Issues

• Healthy Gums May Lead to Healthy Lungs (1/18/11)
• Gum Disease Found to be Significant Public Health Concern (9/21/10)
• AAP Calls on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Assess U.S. Periodontal Health (4/26/10)
• Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums is a Wise Investment (2/2/09)
• Researchers Caution that Tooth Loss May Increase Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in U.S. Adults (10/14/08)
• Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (6/5/08)
• Study Urges Men to Brush Up on Their Oral Health to Reduce Cancer Risk (6/4/08)
• Turn that Frown Upside Down: Healthy Gums are Something to Smile About (3/19/08)