Periodontal status, inflammation, and malnutrition in hemodialysis patients - is there a link?

Background: Periodontal disease (PDD) was associated with inflammation, malnutrition, and higher mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Study Design And Objective: Cross-sectional observational study, aiming to assess the prevalence of PDD and the possible relationship among PDD, inflammation, and malnutrition in HD patients.

Settings And Participants: Single HD center, 263 patients (age: 57.