Cohort study demonstrates the role of periodontal care in preventing diabetes incidence, suggesting crucial health implications.
This nationwide cohort study demonstrates that treated periodontitis was independently associated with a 33% increased risk of incident diabetes. Using a treatment-based exposure and a washout design, findings emphasize the importance of periodontal care in metabolic disease prevention.
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