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Heart disease and oral health

Content 1

​​Summary

Taking care of gums and teeth is important for managing heart disease.​​

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  • Arabic | العربية
  • Chinese (Simplified) | 简体中文
  • Chinese (Traditional) | 繁體中文
  • Croatian | Hrvatski​​
  • Farsi | فارسی
  • Greek | Ελληνικά
  • Hindi | हिन्दी
  • Italian | Italiano
  • Macedonian | Македонски
  • Spanish | Español
  • Turkish | Türkçe
  • Vietnamese | Tiếng Việt


Content 2
File Link: Heart disease and oral health
File Size: 1401 kb
Type: Brochure, Pamphlet
Date of Publication: 01 July 2025
Author: Centre for Oral Health Strategy
SHPN: (COHS) 250600
Heart disease and oral health
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