Periodontal therapy among patients with cardiovascular disease: exploring its association with lower medical spending

Findings suggest that periodontal treatment may be associated with lower health care costs among individuals with CVD, potentially attributed to reduced systemic inflammation. The cost differences were most pronounced with four or more periodontal visits, supporting risk-based recall strategies. These results underscore the relevance of integrating oral health into chronic disease management and indicate that greater access to periodontal care may be associated with economic and health benefits.