Associations Between Poor Oral Health and Risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Many epidemiological studies have reported an association of poor oral health, especially periodontal disease (PD) and tooth loss, with the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). However, these studies have yielded inconsistent results. Therefore, we investigated whether poor oral health is an independent predictor of SCCHN through a meta-analysis of observational studies.

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