A. C. Kalhan, Tosha A Kalhan, M. A. Peres, F. Leite, Gustavo G. Nascimento
2026.2.26JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH
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Drawing on a large, nationally representative population of older American adults, the study shows that individuals with more than eight missing teeth have a 6%-10% higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease compared with those with fewer tooth losses.
Abstract
Drawing on a large, nationally representative population of older American adults (n = 3610), the study shows that individuals with more than eight missing teeth have a 6%-10% higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease compared with those with fewer tooth losses. Poorer diet quality emerged as a key pathway linking tooth loss and cardiovascular outcomes.
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KALHAN, A. C., et al. Diet quality as a mediator linking tooth loss and cardiovascular diseases in older adults. JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH, 2026, 61(5): 627–629.