Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack Discovered

Monday, May 25, 2009 - 11:21 in Health & Medicine

The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions.

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