ArticleBMC oral health2024
Association between toothbrushing and cardiovascular risk factors: a cross-sectional study using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2017.
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- Deteriorated oral health and function as risk factors for physical disability and mortality in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European geriatric medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of Oral Hygiene Practices in Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk, Incidence, and Mortality: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Health Literacy and Time-Specific Toothbrushing Practices in Older Adults: An Analysis of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, KNHANES IX (2023).Gerodontology · 2026Article
- Oral and cardiometabolic health through the lens of biobanks and large-scale epidemiologic research.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Commentary on the association between toothbrushing behavior and cardiometabolic multimorbidity in aging populations.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Oral Health Status, Behavior, and Knowledge of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Odisha: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
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- The influence of habitual tooth brushing frequency on individuals diagnosed with coronary artery disease.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Edentulism or Poor Oral Hygiene: Which Is the Stronger Predictor for All-Cause Mortality?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Performance of Patients in Albania: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Screening for Systemic Diseases Associated with Dental Self-Care in Japanese Adolescents.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Oral health education strategies for patients living with cardiovascular disease within hospital settings: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrevious studies have suggested that frequent toothbrushing is associated with a lower risk of future cardiovascular events. We sought to investigate further the relationship between toothbrushing, cardiovascular risk factors, and lifestyle behaviours.
methodsWe analysed a cross-sectional survey including 13,761 adults aged 30 years or older without a history of cardiovascular diseases from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. Conventional cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, lipid profiles, and fasting glucose), and inflammatory markers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hsCRP], and white blood cell counts [WBC]) were investigated in relation to the frequency of toothbrushing.
resultsThe estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, calculated using the pooled cohort equations was 13.7%, 9.1%, and 7.3% for participants who reported toothbrushing 0-1, 2, and ≥ 3 times a day, respectively. Both conventional risk factors and inflammatory markers were significantly associated with frequent toothbrushing. However, after adjusting potential confounding factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, and lifestyle behaviours, only inflammatory markers were remained as significant factors.
conclusionsOral hygiene behaviours are closely linked to cardiovascular risk factors. This study suggests that reduced systemic inflammatory burden may explain the benefit of improved oral hygiene in terms of cardiovascular risk.
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