Periodontal health, cognitive decline, and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society September 8, 2022

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Much research has been focused on identifying modifiable risk factors, for example, cardiovascular diseases, smoking, and unhealthy diet, and targeting them through various interventions (e.g., pharmacotherapy and/or lifestyle modification). Among the many risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline, oral health measures (e.g., periodontitis, tooth loss) have only started to be recently explored