Alcohol consumption is associated with periodontitis. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

CONCLUSION: Alcohol consumption was associated with increased occurrence of periodontitis and should be considered as a parameter in periodontal risk assessment. Publication bias should be explored in future studies.
PMID: 32031339 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Dental Health - February 9, 2020 Category: Dentistry Tags: Community Dent Health Source Type: research