Dental caries prevalence in relation to the cardiovascular diseases: cross-sectional findings from the Iranian kurdish population
Zahra Ghanbari,
Yousef Moradi,
Negin samiee
et al.
Abstract:Objective
Oral and dental health (ODH) is a significant public health concern globally, affecting billions of people. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the prevalence of dental caries using the DMFT index and investigate its relationship with cardiovascular diseases in the Iranian Kurdish population.
Methods
A total of 3,996 individuals aged 35–70 years were included from the Dehgolan prospective cohort study (DehPCS). Clinical examinatio… Show more
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