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Comparative Study
The association of tooth scaling and decreased cardiovascular disease: a nationwide population-based study.
Poor oral hygiene has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. However, the association between preventive dentistry and cardiovascular risk reduction has remained undetermined. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between tooth scaling and the risk of cardiovascular events by using a nationwide, population-based study and a prospective cohort design. ⋯ Tooth scaling was associated with a decreased risk for future cardiovascular events.