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October 5, 2025BMC Oral HealthOpen Access

Association between periodontitis and breast cancer in Indian women – a pilot study in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

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ASAgustina Putri Pitarisa SARAmal Rose K RGRGururaghavendran Rajesh

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Overview

Cross-sectional pilot study shows periodontitis increases breast cancer risk, implying need for further research.

Key Points

  • Women with breast cancer exhibited significantly worse periodontal health compared to controls, indicating a potential link.
  • Gingival recession and clinical attachment loss were notably higher in breast cancer patients, with p-values indicating strong significance.
  • Multivariate logistic regression revealed a 2.79-fold higher breast cancer risk in those with moderate periodontitis.
  • The findings suggest chronic periodontal inflammation may be a risk factor for breast cancer, warranting integrated healthcare approaches.

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S et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e28310dcef4a166ce03c1bhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06773-x
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