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Cannabis Use and Risk of Periodontitis and Adverse Oral Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review.

Cureus · Son J, Bramswig B, Orlowski C, Shor A · 2026-08-18

A systematic review of 23 studies found that cannabis use was associated with increased risk of periodontitis and other adverse oral health outcomes including xerostomia and caries, though methodological variability limited the strength of conclusions.

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