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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-12-01
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Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20406223231213252 |