Association between Oral Hygiene and Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Emerging evidence has linked poor oral hygiene to metabolic syndrome (MetS), but previously, no summary of evidence has been conducted on the topic. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the associations of oral hygiene status and care with MetS. A systematic search of the PubMed and Web of Science databases from inception to 17 March 2021, and examination of reference lists was conducted to identify eligible observational studies. A random-effects model was applied to pool the effects of oral hygiene status and care on MetS. Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria and had sufficient methodological quality. Good oral hygiene status (OR = 0.30 (0.13-0.66); I² = 91%), frequent tooth brushing (OR = 0.68 (0.58-0.80); I² = 89%), and frequent interde

SUBMITTER: Santoso CMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8269064 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature