Dr. Salomon Amar Referenced in Los Angeles Times

An April 16 Los Angeles Times article on the relationship between gum disease and overall health seeks the opinion of Dr. Salomon Amar, associate dean for research, on the treatment and symptoms of gum disease.

"For years the mouth was never considered a part of the body," says Amar. "Gum disease was not considered something that could have any impact."

Amar is currently analyzing the effect of aggressive gum disease treatment on heart problems in people with gum disease and heart disease as part of the study Systemic Endothelial Consequences of Periodontal Disease.