DENTAL RESEARCH

Consensus Report Evaluates Periodontal-Systemic Associations and Integrated Management Roles for Family Doctors

Periodontitis is a significant global public health concern and the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), with its severe form affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide. This chronic inflammatory condition destroys tooth-supporting tissues and, if untreated, progresses to tooth loss. Its...

Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the Periodontium

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction, often caused by the collapse of the airway due to anatomical and functional factors. People most predisposed to developing OSA are overweight or...

Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental Development

Conditions affecting orofacial development can significantly impact the quality of life. Identifying and understanding potential causes is critical for proper patient education and early intervention strategies for parents and affected infants.1 Environmental and maternal exposures to noxious agents, in addition...

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