Publications by authors named "Lauren Church"
Impact of Oral Hygiene Practices in Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk, Incidence, and Mortality: A Systematic Review.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2024
Cardiometabolic diseases share many modifiable risk factors. However, periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the gums, is a risk factor that is rarely publicized. This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of oral hygiene practices on the risk, incidence, and/or mortality rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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- Periodontal diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis are prevalent, affecting a large portion of the population and can lead to significant dental and cardiovascular health issues due to inflammation and biofilm accumulation.
- High levels of inflammatory markers such as hsCRP are linked to cardiovascular diseases and can appear quickly after poor oral hygiene practices, highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral health to mitigate these risks.
- This study will evaluate whether individualized oral hygiene instruction combined with digital oral health education can improve the oral health of patients with cardiovascular disease in a randomized controlled trial with 165 participants.
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with systemic inflammation. Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, reduces the incidence of CVD events. Periodontitis, a chronic localised inflammatory disease of the tissues supporting the teeth, triggers systemic inflammation and contributes to inflammatory risk.
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