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Graph neural network-based prediction of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality using periodontal site-level data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Journal of dental sciences · Chen TP, Yu HC, Lin WY, Chang YC · 2026-04-01

Researchers used graph neural network technology to analyze site-specific periodontal measurements from NHANES participants and found the model could effectively predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk based on patterns of probing depth and attachment loss.

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