Gene links heart and gum disease

Monday, 25 May 2009

A genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks has been found by German researchers.
Gum disease - periodontitis - is known to be associated with heart disease but how exactly they are linked is unknown.

Now the University of Kiel team has found a common gene mutation in people with periodontitis and heart attack patients, a conference heard.

Study leader Dr Arne Schaefer said gum disease should be taken very seriously and treated as early as possible. the rest