The Heart of the Matter
Presented by Soren Jepsen, Periodontist, Chair of the Department of Periodontology, Helen Minnery, RDH, & Anna Norhammar, Cardiologist, Professor of Cardiology
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1. Where was the PAROKRANK study participants geographically located?
Sweden
England
Germany
United States
2. From a global perspective both diabetes and severe periodontitis share a similar prevalence.
True
False
3. The PAROKRANK study demonstrated undetected diabetes has an independent association with severe periodontitis and what other condition?
Pericoronitis
Gingivitis
Low blood pressure
Myocardial infarction
4. What are some of the cardiovascular risk factors?
Hypertension
Smoking
Excess weight
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Periodontitis
All of the above
5. Atherosclerosis and periodontitis are unidirectional, moving in which direction?
From the vessel to the mouth
From the mouth to the vessel
From the mouth to the nerve
6. What is the early state of atherosclerosis?
Epithelial dysfunction
Endothelial dysfunction
Endocarditis
7. Based on the observational evidence in the consensus report from Sanz et al. (2020), poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ACVD).
True
False
8. Delivering perio treatment is safe with regard to cardiovascular risk in patients with established CVD.
True
False
9. Based on the European Workshop on Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease, what should patients with periodontitis be advised of?
They are at a higher risk for CVD and should actively manage their cardiovascular risk factors.
There is no increased risk for CVD and routine visits to an endocrinologist is recommended.
They are at a higher risk for CVD and to be aware of possible CVD risk factors.
10. In people with CVD, if periodontitis is diagnosed, why should non-surgical periodontal therapy preferably be in several 30-45 minute sessions?
Minimize a spike in blood pressure
Minimize risk of blood clots
Minimize a spike of acute systemic inflammation
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