Can carotid artery calcifications on dental radiographs predict adverse vascular events? A systematic review.

Li Zhen LimPamela Shu Fen KohShuo CaoRaymond Chung Wen Wong

Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2020)

Dentists must be able to recognize CACs on PANs and make appropriate referrals for patients to be evaluated for cardiovascular risk factors, especially those who have not previously been assessed.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular risk factors
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
oral health