Association between periodontal diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Evidence from sequential cross-sectional and prospective cohort studies based on UK Biobank

CONCLUSIONS: Periodontal diseases are associated with airflow limitation and elevated COPD incidence. Maintaining good periodontal health in patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema may help prevent the onset of COPD.PMID:37850252 | DOI:10.1111/jcpe.13890

Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - October 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dongyun Wang Liang Dai Zhengqian Cui Weili Xing Xiaoyan Huang Hongyu Yang Ying Shan Source Type: research