Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5642535 Oral Oncology 2017 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
We found significant associations between markers of oral health and survival among both HNSCC cases and controls. This association was most pronounced for sites closer to the dentition. Oral health may have a direct effect on tumor biology due to the associated immune or inflammatory response. It may also represent a proxy for wellness or unmeasured social determinants of health.
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