Association between periodontitis and fibrotic progression of non‐alcoholic fatty liver among Japanese adults

Aim Non‐alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) is known to develop into liver fibrosis, which increases the risk of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The association between periodontal condition and fibrotic progression of NAFL is unclear. This study aimed to clarify this longitudinal association. Materials and Methods Among 4812 participants aged 35–64 years undergoing annual health check‐ups between 2003 and 2004, and follow‐up 5 years later, 392...