Increased Dairy Intake May Be Associated with Lower Prevalence of Periodontal Disease

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Increased Intake of Dairy Products Is Related to Lower Periodontitis Prevalence.

Al-Zahrani MS.

J Periodontol 2006;77(2):289-94.

Level of Evidence

3

Purpose/Question

This is a cross-sectional study to evaluate if dairy intake is associated with periodontal disease prevalence.

Source of Funding

NHANES III was funded by the US Government. No information is available regarding the funding of this specific analysis.

Type of Study/Design

Cross-sectional Study.