Epidemiologic and cancer control studies on the association of periodontal disease and
cancer risk mostly suggest a positive association with overall cancer risk and certain specific …

For both genders, cancer of the mouth and pharynx ranks sixth overall in the world; it is also
the third most common site among males in develo** countries. In industrialized countries …

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Poor oral health has been reported as a risk factor in the etiology of head and neck cancer.
Data on oral health were ascertained as part of two multicenter case-control studies …

Poor oral hygiene may lead to overgrowth of pathogenic oral bacteria, which may induce
chronic inflammation to promote the oncogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) …

Between 1996 and 1999 we carried out a case‐control study in 3 areas in Southern India
(Bangalore, Madras and Trivandrum) including 591 incident cases of cancer of the oral …

Recent studies have investigated the association between periodontal disease, tooth loss,
and several systemic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and preterm birth …

Substantial evidence supports an association between chronic infections/inflammation, and
cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of chronic periodontitis on head and …

Oral cancer incidence rates rose dramatically during the twentieth century in the United
States and Europe, especially among individuals under the age of 60 years. Although …

Oral squamous cell carcinomas are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and tobacco
usage, alcohol consumption, and poor oral hygiene are established risk factors. To date, no …