EPISODE · Aug 21, 2023 · 9 MIN
Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
from A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Bond, J. C., McDonough, R., Alshihayb, T. S., Kaye, E. K., Garcia, R. I., & Heaton, B. (2023).Periodontitis is associated with an increased hazard of mortality in a longitudinal cohort study over 50 years. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 50(1), 71-79.
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