SynthesisBMC oral health2026
The association between oral hygiene and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease - a systematic review.
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Abstract
backgroundGiven the increasingly evident links between oral health and systemic health, the aim of this review was to investigate whether oral hygiene practices influence the risk or progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The findings support the potential importance of good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, especially for patients with MASLD.
methodsThis systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251041530), and PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science were used for literature research up to June 2026. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, screening, study selection and quality check were performed using Rayyan and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklists. Studies assessing the potential link between the frequency of oral hygiene procedures and the incidence, prevalence or progression of MASLD were selected for a systematic synthesis. The old terms non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) were considered as well.
resultsA total of 570 results were identified of which six studies met the inclusion criteria. Five of them reported a correlation between higher tooth brushing frequency and a lower incidence, prevalence or progression of NAFLD/NASH compared to individuals with lower tooth brushing frequency. Notably, one study revealed significantly worse liver parameters among NASH patients without regular dental visits than among those who visited a dentist more than once a year.
conclusionsAn association between oral hygiene habits and NAFLD/NASH was found in all included studies. A greater frequency of daily tooth brushing as well as regular dental visits might have beneficial effects on both the development and progression of fatty liver disease. However, there is not enough evidence to establish causality yet and the impact of confounding factors must be further investigated. CLINICAL
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