Oral Health and Systemic Health are deeply connected
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Healthmantra has brought you updates for past 10 years and now we are creating this blog so that you can always check it for updates and also post your comments.
Oral cavity is a natural incubator with optimal growth environment making it ideal for most types of microbes to inhabit. About 400 species of bacteria can be found in oral cavity all of which are not harmful.
Two major diseases caries and periodontitis are of microbial origin. If not treated both these ailments have potential to transmit the oral flora/ inflammatory products to the blood stream to all parts of body.
The periodontium, comprised of the gingiva, bone and other supporting tissues that anchor the teeth, plays a vital role in the interplay between oral health and systemic disease. Infection in these tissues, primarily by gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, can initiate a series of inflammatory and immunologic changes leading to the destruction of connective tissue and bone. Long considered a localized infection, periodontal diseases are now linked to a variety of conditions with systemic implications. There is a global campaign ( Assisted by Oral Care Giant Colgate) to educate all about the importance of good oral care and its impact on general health.
It is essential for each one of us to understand the importance of this key issue in our profession and take responsibility to educate public and medical specialists. This will lead to better oral and general health for our population and motivate patients for regular dental check ups.
This issue is vital for our profession, let us pool our resources and ensure that each and every citizen of this country is educated in this aspect.
To learn more you can go to these resources:
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Healthmantra the leading online resource on health
Healthmantra has brought you updates for past 10 years and now we are creating this blog so that you can always check it for updates and also post your comments.
Oral cavity is a natural incubator with optimal growth environment making it ideal for most types of microbes to inhabit. About 400 species of bacteria can be found in oral cavity all of which are not harmful.
Two major diseases caries and periodontitis are of microbial origin. If not treated both these ailments have potential to transmit the oral flora/ inflammatory products to the blood stream to all parts of body.
The periodontium, comprised of the gingiva, bone and other supporting tissues that anchor the teeth, plays a vital role in the interplay between oral health and systemic disease. Infection in these tissues, primarily by gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, can initiate a series of inflammatory and immunologic changes leading to the destruction of connective tissue and bone. Long considered a localized infection, periodontal diseases are now linked to a variety of conditions with systemic implications. There is a global campaign ( Assisted by Oral Care Giant Colgate) to educate all about the importance of good oral care and its impact on general health.
It is essential for each one of us to understand the importance of this key issue in our profession and take responsibility to educate public and medical specialists. This will lead to better oral and general health for our population and motivate patients for regular dental check ups.
This issue is vital for our profession, let us pool our resources and ensure that each and every citizen of this country is educated in this aspect.
To learn more you can go to these resources:
Healthmantra the leading online resource on health
WHO resource
JADA
CDC USA
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