The study finds that people with periodontitis are 8.8 times more likely to die of COVID-19.In addition, such individuals are 3.5 times more likely to require hospitalization for COVID-19 and 4.5 times more likely to require a ventilator.Contributing author Prof.
Belinda Nicolau of McGill’s Faculty of Dentistry tells McGill Newsroom:“Looking at the conclusions of our study, we can highlight the importance of good oral health in the prevention and management of COVID-19 complications.