Missing Teeth and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in Ageing Populations: Longitudinal Evidence from Three Nationally Representative Cohorts.
Researchers tracked three large population cohorts across China, the US, and England and found that middle-aged and older adults with missing teeth had significantly higher rates of developing cardiovascular disease during follow-up, independent of other risk factors.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
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