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Journal of Clinical Dentistry
The five research articles which appear in this special issue of the Journal of Clinical Dentistry present a series of laboratory and patient-based studiesRead more » -
Investigations and Insights in Gingival Health Research
On behalf of the Colgate-Palmolive Company, I welcome you to the premiere issue of Gingival Health Dialogue -- Investigations and Insights in Gingival Health Research.Read more » -
Obesity And Oral Health
Many medical professionals consider obesity a chronic disease. Obesity is on the rise in the United States and younger and younger members of our community are becoming obese due to poor nutrition and eating habits.Read more » -
Oral Health And Pregnancy
Three out of four adults are affected by periodontal disease at some point in their lives and women are particularly susceptible during pregnancy.Read more » -
Osteoporosis And Oral Health
Bone loss is a central, common feature of both periodontal disease and osteoporosis. Osteopenia, or low bone mineral density (BMD), results when bone metabolism becomes unbalanced causing bone resorption to occur at a faster rate than bone production. In periodontal disease, oral inflammation due to chronic infection of the tissue around the teeth results in destruction of oral bone and periodontal ligament, ultimately leading to tooth loss.Read more » -
Strength Of Evidence Relating Periodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease
The objective of this review is to assess the strength of evidence relating periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.Read more » -
Respiratory Disease And Oral Health
Residents of long-term care facilities are often at a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia. Poor oral hygiene may be one reason for this development because the bacteria that cause respiratory disease may be present in dental plaque.Read more » -
Cardiovascular Disease And Oral Inflammation
Cardiovascular disease involves the heart and/or blood vessels. More than 50 million Americans experience cardiovascular problems and cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the United States.Read more » -
Diabetes And Oral Inflammation
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Of the 20.8 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes, nearly one-third are unaware that they have the disease.Read more » -
Periodontal Infection And Glycemic Control In Diabetes: Current Evidence
Both diabetes and periodontal diseases are common chronic diseases. This article describes the current evidence regarding the relationship between periodontal infections and glycemic control in diabetes.Read more » -
Oral Health-General Health Interrelationships: Health Policy Implications
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an association of ministries of health. Scientific knowledge is used to build public health programs that are evidence-based.Read more » -
Inflammation: The Relationship Between Oral Health And Systemic Disease
The questions that have been raised focusing on the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions now extend beyond cardiovascular disease and include diabetes, respiratory disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Research has demonstrated that the association between oral inflammation and systemic inflammation may be the key to understanding the deleterious effects on multiple organ systems. However, is the relationship so complex that it is like trying to crack the DaVinci Code, or can health care professionals and the public understand the role of inflammation in oral and systemic health?Read more » -
Infection Or Inflammation: The Link Between Periodontal Disease And Systemic Disease
There is increasing evidence that chronic infections are associated with cardiovascular diseases. A number of hypotheses have been put forward to explain these associations, including common susceptibility, systemic inflammation, direct infection of the blood vessels, and cross-reactivity or molecular mimicry between bacterial and self-antigens. In terms of common susceptibility, a person who is susceptible to progressive periodontal disease is also susceptible to atherosclerosis, but the periodontal disease does not cause the atherosclerosis.Read more » -
Host Modulation For The Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases
Until the 1970s, treatment strategies for periodontal disease were primarily based on the understanding that plaque bacteria and their products mediated the tissue destruction in periodontal patients. This concept began to change, however, when investigators reported that host responses to the causative bacteria were a major contributor to disease pathogenesis.Read more » -
Global Oral/Systemic Health Forum: A Journey Of Discovery
Is oral infection and inflammation a risk for systemic conditions? It has taken more than 300 years to arrive at the point we are today. The articles in this special issue, which are based on presentations at the International Consensus Forum on Oral and Systemic Health in Montreal, review the current evidence on the contribution of oral bacteria to systemic health. As a first step, it is helpful to review the past to see how the question of the oral/systemic connection evolved over three centuries. This article presents a brief overview of that journey.Read more » -
Gingivitis: New Insights Into Inflammation And Periodontal Diseases
At the forefront of dentistry today is an increasing knowledge of the role of chronic inflammation and the changes it can cause in both the oral cavity and systemically. Now you can gain a new level of understanding with these informative articles to help you more effectively treat your patients with gingival inflammation.Read more » -
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Strategies For The Management Of The Diabetic Patient
The bridge between oral and systemic health exists and becomes more concrete as data continue to emerge in support of this relationship.Read more » -
Diabetes Mellitus: Strategies for Providing Comprehensive Care
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States.Read more » -
Compendium: Gingivitis – An Inflammatory Periodontal Disease
A chronic inflammatory disease of the gingiva and periodontiumresults in destruction of gingival connective tissue, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Clinically, inflammation is seen as redness, swelling, and bleeding upon probing.Read more » -
Compendium: Exploring The Relationship Between Oral Health And Systemic Health Within The African American Population
Abstract: Much published research documents continuing racial and ethnic disparities in health, particularly for African Americans, which apply to both oral and systemic diseases. Current research suggests biologically plausible associations between oral and systemic diseases; however, clear causeand- effect relationships have not been substantiated.Read more »
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