Aim To evaluate the association between periodontal disease and all‐cause mortality in a
longitudinal cohort study over 50 years. Materials and Methods Participants (N= 1156) in the …

The role that oral conditions may play as risk factors or indicators for various medical
outcomes, including mortality, is not well understood. We have examined the relationship of …

Aim This prospective cohort study investigated the association between periodontal
diseases (PDs) and all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality. Materials and Methods We …

Purpose There has been growing interest in the association between periodontitis and
systemic disease. In recent years, however, inconsistent results have also been found by …

Background Periodontal infection induces inflammation, which may increase the risk of
tumor-promoting effects. The aim of this study was to assess the association between …

The prevalence of periodontitis is increasing with the aging of the global population.
Periodontitis has been suggested to accelerate aging and increase mortality. The present …

Aim To evaluate pattern of change in periodontal variables and tooth loss in a twelve‐year
follow‐up study of older adults living in Sweden. Methods In a prospective population study …

Background Both cancer and periodontitis are more prevalent with age. Information on their
relationship in older patients is limited. This study aims to examine whether periodontitis is …

Background Poor oral health is a risk indicator of poor quality of life and mortality. However,
whether these associations remain potent in elderly subjects after adequately considering …

Background: Tooth loss can be a consequence of the natural history of periodontitis.
Stratification of periodontitis severity, risk, and tooth loss exists within the United States adult …