Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus using lipid-lowering agents have better periodontal health than non-users

Background: Recent studies suggest that lipid-lowering agents (LLA) may reduce chronic periodontitis, but it is unknown whether this benefit extends to people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Objective: We assessed the association between LLA use and periodontitis in Hispanic adults with T2D. Design: Thi...

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Main Authors: Oelisoa M. Andriankaja, Kaumudi J. Joshipura, Michael A. Levine, Margarita Ramirez-Vick, Julio A. Rivas-Agosto, Jorge S. Duconge, Dana T. Graves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20406223231213252