Oral Health

作者：Patricia T. Alpert · 发表于：Home Health Care Management & Practice · 年份：2016 · DOI：10.1177/1084822316651658 · 被引用次数：56 · 研究领域：Oral microbiology and periodontitis research、Oral Health Pathology and Treatment、Dental Health and Care Utilization

The connection between oral and systemic health is becoming more obvious. Oral infections, specifically periodontitis, have been associated with diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, erectile dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. As people age, they become more susceptible for developing both oral and systemic diseases. This article discusses the oral-systemic relationship as well as sheds light on preventive measures that can be taken.