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Lifestyle behaviors as Effect Modifiers in the Association Between Oral Health and Carotid Artery Calcification: A Cross-Sectional Study.

International dental journal · Chen YL, Chang MC, Chien KL, Chang SH, Chen CH, Chung YL, Tsai YL, Liao WC, Jeng JH · 2026-09-02

Researchers found that carotid artery calcification on dental radiographs showed associations with poor oral health, but these disappeared after adjusting for confounding factors. However, alcohol consumption modified this relationship, with carotid artery calcification remaining associated with periodontal disease among drinkers.

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