The relationship between periodontal disease and systemic conditions
Rose, L.F.; Steinberg, B.J.; Minsk, L.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 21(10a): 870
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578 PMID: 11908364 Document Number: 516222
In this year's report of the United States Surgeon General on oral health in America, two major themes evolved: 1) oral health means much more than healthy teeth, and 2) oral health is integral to general health. This article describes how oral diseases, in particular periodontal diseases, are associated with other health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, complications of pregnancies, and osteoporosis.