Exploring the Role of Periodontal Disease in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Project by Polygence alum Satvik

Exploring the Role of Periodontal Disease in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Project's result

Research paper

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Summary

The student is investigating the causes of Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). Additionally, the student is researching the link between the two diseases and trying to prove a correlation between oral health diseases (PD) and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). The article explores the concept of endotoxins releaed by periodontopathogens, and how the facilitated entry of the pathogens into the bloodstream can accelerate the pathogenesis of ASCVD. The project is in the form of a research article. This research article is based on the research question; In adult patients with periodontitis, how could it lead and what is its correlation to heart disease?

Gibran

Gibran

Polygence mentor

DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine

Subjects

Biology, Medicine, Chemistry

Expertise

Dentistry, Chemistry, Surgery, Anatomy, Research, Pathology

Satvik

Satvik

Student

Hello! My name is Satvik and my Polygence project is on the connection between Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. I chose to work on this project because I wanted to find a way to bridge the gap between dental health and overall wellbeing. After my project is complete, I would like to continue research on various unexplored topics in the immunology field.

School

Evergreen Middle School

Graduation Year

2026

Project review

“Met my expectations - took me through a paper end to finish.”

About my mentor

“He was very flexible and he was knowlegable which helped me find the right resources”