Abstract:Background: In previous case-control and cross-sectional studies, less frequent dental visits, infrequent tooth brushing, presence of periodontal disease, and increased number of tooth loss were shown to be associated with increased risk of head and neck cancer. However, studies regarding the association of periodontal disease and parameters of oral health with occurrence of head and neck cancer have been lacking particularly in longitudinal setting. We aimed to investigate the relationship between parameters … Show more
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