Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta-analysis.

Kun XuanAnkush R JhaTianming ZhaoJohn Patrick UyChenyu Sun

Published in: International journal of dental hygiene (2020)

The current meta-analysis demonstrates an association between PD and CRC, indicating that early CRC screening is necessary for people with poor oral health, and oral health improvement might be beneficial for reducing CRC risk.

Keyphrases

oral health
systematic review
meta analyses
case control
randomized controlled trial