FIG. 1 Odds ratios (95% CIs) of metabolic syndrome and individual components calculated for clinical measures of periodontal disease (A and B). For gingival bleeding and pocket depth scores, OR is for 10% increase. ORs are presented as adjusted values (□) for age, sex, years of education, poverty ratio, ethnicity, general conditions, and smoking. From: Association of the Metabolic Syndrome with Severe Periodontitis in a Large U.S. Population-Based Survey J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008;93(10):3989-3994. doi:10.1210/jc.2007-2522 J Clin Endocrinol Metab | Copyright © 2008 by The Endocrine Society