Letter: Emphasizing the Correlation of Periodontal Diseases with Cardiovascular Disorders in the Educational Curriculum of Dental and Medical Students

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth. it is caused by specific microorganisms and leads to progressive destruction of periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone along with pocket formation, attachment loss or both (1). generally, periodontal diseases are chronic infections caused by special groups of bacteria, have long been considered a risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases and thrombolytic events (2).