Abiodun Idowu Okinlola

Periodontitis and cardiovascular disease in Africa: a scoping review of local and systemic links, causal plausibility, and research gaps

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality globally, with its impact escalating swiftly throughout Africa. Periodontitis, a widespread chronic inflammatory condition, is a recognized correlate of cardiovascular disease in high-income countries; however,...