Study: Gum Disease May Increase Lung Cancer Risk

An analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer deathChicago (June 23, 2016)—Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease—also known as gum disease—might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology , found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer. In the report, titled “Periodontal Disease and Incident