Discover the 2025 Perio Link Award Winner

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Dr. Madeline X. F. Kosho

The Netherlands

Periodontist & PhD Candidate at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)

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Dr. Madeline X. F. Kosho

The Story Behind the Winning Research Paper

Dr. Madeline Kosho’s research explores the connection between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Her team implemented a chair-side blood finger stick test to measure important blood values. By doing this during a routine periodontal consultation, they found that many patients with periodontitis also showed signs of cardiovascular and metabolic risk.

This innovative study highlights the potential of oral healthcare professionals to play a unique role in the detection of underlying diseases, such as CVD, but also diabetes.

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Get to Know Dr. Madeline X. F. Kosho

Dr. Madeline Kosho is a dedicated periodontist and PhD candidate based at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). She combines her clinical practice with research, all driven by a core belief: the health of the mouth is deeply connected to the health of the body.

Her work allows her to contribute to both the scientific community and patient care, with the aspiration of making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

More About Dr. Madeline X. F. Kosho

Dr. Madeline Kosho’s journey wasn’t always easy. Between the challenges of clinical work, research, the COVID-19 pandemic, and becoming a mother, she stayed focused. Every obstacle made the success of this research even more meaningful.

Discover Dr. Kosho's Career Highlights

Dr. Madeline Kosho established and led a large clinical study at ACTA that focused not only on cardiovascular disease, but also on diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. Her work has earned several prestigious awards, including the first prize for the CED-IADR Robert Frank Award and the Post-graduate Award from the Dutch Society of Periodontology (NVvP).