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Dentin Hypersensitivity: Its Inter-Relationship to Gingival Recession and Acid Erosion
Often referred to as the “common cold of dentistry,” dentin hypersensitivity is a common oral condition that affects many patients, yet few of them bring this issue to the attention of either their dentist or dental hygienist. They may be unaware that they may have a diagnosable dental condition and, therefore, are unaware that there is something that can be done to stop, reduce, or prevent the pain.
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Global Oral/Systemic Health Forum: A Journey of Discovery
This article reviews the history of the link between oral disease and systemic disease, focusing on the history of the relationship between oral and systemic conditions. Beginning in 1674 with the discovery of microbes by Antony von Leeuwenhoek, there started a slow and steady interest in the study of germs (bacteria).
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(69 Kb) Periodontal Infection and Glycemic Control in Diabetes: Current Evidence
This article reviews the current evidence regarding the relationship between periodontal infections and glycemic control in diabetes The burden of disease associated with diabetes as it relates to periodontal disease is reviewed.
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(114 Kb) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for the Management of the Diabetic Patient
Periodontal disease is the most recent link to systemic health, specifically diabetes mellitus. Diabetes affects periodontal infections by having an impact on systemic health in that if you have untreated periodontitis, it can impede diabetic control.
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(210 Kb) Strength of Evidence Relating Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
The objective of this review was to assess the strength of evidence relating periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease typically encompasses atherosclerosis (including coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and ischemic stroke), hemorrhagic stroke, congestive heart failure, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, and congenital heart defects.
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(153 Kb) Infection or Inflammation: The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Disease
There is increasing evidence that chronic infections are associated with cardiovascular diseases. The hypotheses concerning infection and cardiovascular diseases include common susceptibility, inflammation, direct infection of the blood vessels, and cross-reactivity or molecular mimicry between bacterial and self antigens.
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(608 Kb) 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 evidenced-based.
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(343 Kb) Colgate Total: A Dentifrice for the 21st Century
This article provides and overview of the clinical efficacy of Colgate® Total® toothpaste Colgate.Total has a unique formula, which contains a triclosan/copolymer complex.
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