References & Endnotes

Key sources behind this guide — linked directly to the source where available

1 min read·Updated July 2026
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Sanz M, Marco del Castillo A, Jepsen S, et al. "Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases: Consensus Report." Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2020;47(3):268-288. ↩ back to text

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Worthington HV, MacDonald L, Poklepovic Pericic T, et al. "Home Use of Interdental Cleaning Devices, in Addition to Toothbrushing, for Preventing and Controlling Periodontal Diseases and Dental Caries." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019;4:CD012018. ↩ back to text

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Yaacob M, Worthington HV, Deacon SA, et al. "Powered versus Manual Toothbrushing for Oral Health." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014;6:CD002281. View study ↗ ↩ back to text

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Moynihan PJ, Kelly SA. "Effect on Caries of Restricting Sugars Intake: Systematic Review to Inform WHO Guidelines." Journal of Dental Research, 2014;93(1):8-18. View study ↗ ↩ back to text