People with history of gum disease more likely to develop cancers – study – The Irish Times

People with a history of gum disease are more likely to develop cancers, a leading Irish dentist has said in the wake of a major US study that has found clear links between the two.
Saying that the link between oral health and general health is completely overlooked, Prof Leo Stassen, an oral surgeon expert in cancer treatment, called for greater links between dentistry and medicine.
US researchers from Harvard University found people with a history of gum disease and tooth loss appeared to ha…

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