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Grandparents, parents, and a child brushing their teeth together at home. Gum Disease and Tooth Decay Show Familial Clustering Across Three Generations, New Study Finds - Key Takeaways A new study of 966 co-resident three-generation families in South Korea found that clinically measured periodontitis and caries…
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