Periodontitis May Be Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease, but Evidence on Causal Association Is Limited

Publication date: Available online 6 May 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental PracticeAuthor(s): Shanika Nanayakkara, Xiaoyan ZhouArticle Title and Bibliographic InformationThe directional and nondirectional associations of periodontitis with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Zhao D, Khawaja AT, Jin L, Li K–Y, Tonetti M, Pelekos G. J Perio Res 2018; 53(5):682-704.Source of FundingThe authors' own institution, University of Hong Kong.Type of Study/DesignSystematic review with meta-analysis of data.
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research