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Diet, tooth loss, and dental calculus in Guizhou adults (2024-2025).

Frontiers in public health · Liu W, Li D, Yang G, Gan S, Zhang L, Yang J · 2026-07-29

Researchers examined relationships between dietary patterns and tooth loss or dental calculus in over 4,200 adults in Guizhou Province. Higher meat intake increased tooth loss and calculus risk, while nuts, dairy, fruits, and vegetables showed protective associations.

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