Cervical HPV Positivity Elevates the Risk for Oral HPV Infection: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

J Dent Res · 2025 · PMC12426329 · PMID 40551482

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The rinsing technique (OR = 3.07, CI: 1.26–7.50; I 2 = 43% [CI: 0%–75%]) yielded higher odds than the brushing method did (OR = 2.20, CI: 1.21–4.01; I 2 = 47% [CI: 13%–68%]), but the difference between the groups did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.482).

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