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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.

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