Journal of Periodontology, American Journal of Cardiology develop clinical recommendations on treatment of periodontitis, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Recently published consensus paper encourages periodontists and cardiologists to join together to promote patient health.
June 2, 2009

CHICAGO, Illinois--Cardiovascular disease, the leading killer in the United States, is a major public health issue that contributes to 2,400 deaths each day.

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