Tracking periodontal disease to improve diagnosis and treatment

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation’s population ages, yet it’s underdiagnosed and undertreated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47% of adults aged 30 years and older and 79% of adults 65 years and older have some form of periodontal disease.

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