Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease Study [ 2002 - 2007 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Barbara Taylor (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Geoffrey Tofler ,  Prof Mark Woodward

Brief description A link between periodontal disease, inflammation of the gums, and cardiovascular disease has been suggested in recent studies, however the evidence remains uncertain. Supporting the link are data that inflammation predisposes to atherosclerosis and heart attacks. Patients in the PERICAR study will have blood tests before and after periodontal treatment so that researchers can study whether treatment reduces factors in the blood that have previously been shown to indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease. This study will provide further clues to this potentially very important and treatable relationship.

Funding Amount $AUD 140,500.03

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Oral Health Research