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By Jeffrey D. Pope, DDS, MS


Inflammatory periodontal diseases affect millions of patients in the United States and result in the vast majority of tooth loss in adults. Inflammatory periodontal diseases have also been associated with an increased incidence and prevalence of coronary artery disease, poor glycemic control, greater risk of stroke, and increased incidence of preterm birth in expectant mothers.1

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