Oral hygiene status of individuals with cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors
Dentist and oral health screening may be the latest weapon in identifying persons at risk of cardiovascular disease. Oral infections, specifically periodontitis, may confer independent risks for different systemic conditions. The risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases also suggest that...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-11-01
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| Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/515 |