Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
Conference PPT (5 MB) - Institute for Oral Health
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Thesis<br />
• The mouth is connected to the<br />
rest of the body.<br />
– New research is identifying the<br />
effects of oral infection and<br />
inflammation on target organs.<br />
• Caring <strong>for</strong> older adults makes<br />
these linkages readily<br />
apparent.<br />
– Dental professionals need<br />
greater interaction with the<br />
overall health care system.<br />
• Patients are beginning to<br />
understand the relationship<br />
between oral health and<br />
systemic health.