Is poor oral health a risk marker for incident cardiovascular disease hospitalisation and all-cause mortality? Findings from 172 630 participants from the prospective 45 and Up Study

Conclusions Tooth loss and, to a lesser extent, self-rated health of teeth and gums, are markers for increased risk of IHD, PVD and all-cause mortality. Tooth loss is also a marker for increased risk of HF.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine, Dentistry and oral medicine, Epidemiology, Health services research Source Type: research