Oral health is known to be linked to overall health, and research has shown relationships with a variety of diseases. Impaired oral health has been linked to prognosis in colorectal cancer and esophageal cancer. Previous studies have also shown an association between oral health and postoperative complications in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the more lethal forms of cancer.
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Natural tooth count indicates long-term survival following pancreatic cancer surgery
July 31, 2026
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