Periodontitis Is Associated With Higher Blood Pressure and Pulse Wave Velocity in Late Adolescence: A Population-Based Study.
Researchers found that periodontitis in late adolescence was associated with higher blood pressure and arterial stiffness, with obesity and lower socioeconomic status influencing both conditions.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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