Based on current evidence, the IL-8 rs4073, A2767T, T11722T2, rs2234671, rs2230054, rs1126579, rs2227306, rs2227307, rs2227532, and T-738A polymorphisms were not associated with periodontitis susceptibility; the IL-8 C1633T and rs1126580 polymorphisms were associated with increased risk of periodontitis. The gene discussed is CXCL8; the disease is periodontitis.