As the gateway to the body, oral health can be an indicator of overall health. Due to this, studies have previously linked periodontitis with an increased risk of heart failure for type 2 diabetics, increased risk of stroke or heart failure for cardiovascular disease patients and increased severity for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
The new technique was developed by Professor Tim Albrecht from the University of Birmingham’s School of Chemistry and Dr Melissa Grant from the School of Dentistry provides a quick and accurate view of the “presence and extent of gum disease from a sample of saliva that can be taken in any healthcare setting.”
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