| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3851790 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Periodontal disease and its severe consequence, edentulism, were independently associated with chronic kidney disease after adjusting for other traditional and nontraditional risk factors. This model could contribute to identifying individuals at risk of chronic kidney disease and reduce its burden.
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Authors
Monica A. PhD, DDS, MPH, George W. DMD, DrPH, Brent J. PhD, Kenneth A. MD, Mahboob MD, MS, Akinlolu O. MD, PhD, Ashwini R. MD,