Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10096136 | American Journal of Preventive Medicine | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Tooth loss is associated in a consistent and graded fashion with the self-reported prevalence of heart disease. Health promotion counseling should include the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease risk factors and the maintenance of good oral health.
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Authors
Catherine A. MS, Lina S. ScD, Paul I. PhD, Umed A. MBBS, Tara W. MPH, Machell MS, George A. MD, Ali H. PhD,