Epigenetic Regulation by Common Risk Factors in Periodontitis and Non-Communicable Diseases

Editorial

Austin J Nutri Food Sci. 2018; 6(2): 1102.

Epigenetic Regulation by Common Risk Factors in Periodontitis and Non-Communicable Diseases

Cho Y, Kim KH, Ryoo H, Lee YM, Ku Y and Seol YJ*

Department of Period Ontology and Molecular Genetics, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Korea

*Corresponding author: Yang-Jo Seol, Department of Period ontology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, 03080, Seoul, Korea

Received: April 16, 2018; Accepted: April 25, 2018; Published: May 02, 2018

Editorial

Chronic diseases occur over longtime-courses, have slow progressions, are not resolved on their own, and are difficult to cure. A Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) is a medical condition that is non-infectious, non-transmissible, and often chronic (lasting three months or longer), and progresses slowly [1]. These chronic NCDs are multi factorial diseases that are affected by environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle, in addition to genetic predisposition. Periodontitis is a chronic dental disease that shares risk factors with other major NCDs including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases [2]. Periodontal disease and NCDs share common risk factors including smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor dietary habits (Figure 1) [3]. These risk factors are mainly behavioral and environmental, have a long-term impact on lifestyle, and can alter the course of a disease through epigenetic rather than genetic modifications.

Citation: Cho Y, Kim KH, Ryoo H, Lee YM, Ku Y and Seol YJ. Epigenetic Regulation by Common Risk Factors in Periodontitis and Non-Communicable Diseases. Austin J Nutri Food Sci. 2018; 6(2): 1102.