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Články z EurekAlertPrevent periodontitis to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer

8. 9 2009 (06:00)

Chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat periodontitis as a possible means to reduce the risk of this form of cancer.