Yan-Li Yang

The association between periodontal disease and lung cancer: a re-evaluation of independent causal relationships in the presence of smoking as a confounder and an exploration of potential mechanisms.

Periodontal disease and lung cancer are major global health burdens, and epidemiological evidence suggests a potential association between them. However, whether this relationship is independent of smoking-a strong common risk factor-remains controversial. This review systematically summarizes current evidence on the a...