Aim To evaluate (1) whether periodontitis has an influence on the prevalence/incidence of
respiratory diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], asthma, community …

Since the beginning of 2020, the entire global health care system has been severely
challenged by the outbreak of coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19). Robust evidence has …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and periodontitis share common
characteristics, such as an exaggerated inflammatory response. As periodontal diseases …

Objectives The study aimed to clinically assess the association between periodontitis and
COVID-19-related outcomes. Material and methods Data pertaining to patient …

Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with
lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial …

The coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
is usually a mild condition; however, in some cases it can result in severe sickness and even …

Over the past several decades, studies have demonstrated the existence of bi-directional
relationships between periodontal disease and systemic conditions. Periodontitis is a …

This study aims to examine the impact of periodontal disease in obesity on COVID-19
infection and associated outcomes. This retrospective longitudinal study included 58,897 UK …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the
importance of understanding the underlying conditions that lead to COVID-19. Oral health …

Background Emerging evidence shows that periodontal disease (PD) may increase the risk
of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) complications. Here, we undertook a two-sample …