Aim: The aim of this study is to review and analyze contemporary scientific and professional literature to investigate the role of periodontal diseases in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, this study aims to deepen our understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying periodontitis in this category of patients and the reciprocal aggravating influence of these pathologies on each other Materials and Methods: bibliometric and analytical methods applied to data from international scientific sources investigating the role of periodontal diseases in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Conclusions: The growing body of evidence indicates a significant comorbidity between periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Given the systemic impact of periodontitis on cardiovascular health, there is a pressing need for enhanced periodontal care and further research to better understand this complex relationship