Oral Health and Microbiome: Implications for Taste: State-of-the-Science on the Role of Oral Health and Emerging Science of the Microbiota and its Implications for Taste

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-244
Author(s):  
Sukirth M. Ganesan ◽  
Katherine A. Maki ◽  
Eswar Kandaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
State Of The Science

Importance of Oral Health in Pregnancy: A Mini-symposium

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-158
Author(s):  
Aditi Priyamvara ◽  
Amit K. Dey ◽  
Antara Bagchi ◽  
Raveena Kelkar ◽  
Rajaram Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Tooth Enamel ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Body ◽  
Systemic Impact ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: It is known that hormonal imbalances during pregnancy make women more susceptible to dental problems. High levels of progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy, lead to an increased inflammatory response to dental plaque thus causing predisposing to gum diseases such as gingivitis. If untreated, gingivitis leads to chronic periodontitis which may manifest systemically in form of cardiovascular, endocrine or even respiratory disorders. Also, hyperacidity in the oral cavity due to gastric reflux and vomiting leads to decreased pH thus damaging the tooth enamel making the oral cavity more prone to tooth decay and tooth loss. Studies also show that periodontal disease can also lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-term and low birth weight babies. Objectives: We sought to understand the role of oral health in pregnancy. Methods: We identified major articles of interest in the field of oral health in pregnancy and drafted a mini-symposium based on relevant information. Conclusion: Regular dental visits and cognizant efforts to sustain a healthy oral environment can help women in the prevention and treatment of dental issues during pregnancy. The paper highlights the common oral manifestations during pregnancy and their local and systemic impact on the body during pregnancy. Furthermore, it also emphasizes the importance of good oral health practices to counteract the oral complications and the significance of oral health awareness in pregnant women.

Acculturation and Subsequent Oral Health Problems Among Foreign-Born Older Chinese Americans: Does Neighborhood Disorder Matter?

2021 ◽  
pp. 016402752110187
Author(s):  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Iris Chi ◽  
Wei Yang ◽  
XinQi Dong
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Chinese Americans ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Neighborhood Disorder ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Lagged Dependent Variable ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Americans

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between acculturation and subsequent oral health problems in older Chinese Americans and to further test the moderating role of neighborhood disorder in such a relationship. Methods: The working sample included 2,706 foreign-born community-dwelling older Chinese Americans aged 60 years or older who participated in the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago at baseline between 2011 and 2013 and the 2-year follow-up between 2013 and 2015. Stepwise Poisson regressions with lagged dependent variable were conducted. Results: Behavioral acculturation was protective against subsequent oral health problems, and the protective role was stronger among individuals reporting lower levels of neighborhood disorder. Residence in Chinatown was associated with an increase in the risk of subsequent oral health problems. Discussion: To reduce oral health symptoms and related burdens, it is important to consider, in practice and policy, the role of acculturation and the neighborhood on subsequent oral health outcomes.

The role of sugar-rich diet and salivary proteins in dental plaque formation and oral health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Gasmi Benahmed ◽  
Amin Gasmi ◽  
Maryam Dadar ◽  
Maria Arshad ◽  
Geir Bjørklund
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Salivary Proteins

Houttuynia cordatamodulates oral innate immune mediators: potential role of herbal plant on oral health

Oral Diseases ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Satthakarn ◽  
WO Chung ◽  
A Promsong ◽  
W Nittayananta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Immune Mediators ◽  
Herbal Plant

scholarly journals Exploring the role of peer density in the self-reported oral health outcomes of older adults: A kernel density based approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 782-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Widener ◽  
Sara S. Metcalf ◽  
Mary E. Northridge ◽  
Bibhas Chakraborty ◽  
Stephen M. Marshall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Kernel Density ◽  
The Self ◽  
Oral Health Outcomes

Children's oral health and the role of fluoride

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 242-243
Author(s):  
Carly Greener-Simon
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

scholarly journals Role of oral health professional in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
KC Prabhat ◽  
SanjeevKumar Verma ◽  
Sandhya Maheshwari ◽  
NareshKumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals The Dental Specialties Center as a point of attention in the Oral Health Care Network in a region of Paraná

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e209984
Author(s):  
Alessandra de Oliveira Lippert ◽  
Fernanda de Freitas Mendonça ◽  
Brígida Gimenez Carvalho ◽  
Pablo Guilherme Caldarelli
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Care Network ◽  
Fundamental Point ◽  
Health Care Network ◽  
Specialized Care ◽  
Oral Health Policy ◽  
Basic Health Units

The National Oral Health Policy (NOHP) arose as an alternativefor the improvement of oral healthcare to all Brazilians. On theperspective of specialized care, Dental Specialties Centers(DSC) were implemented. Aim: The aim of this manuscriptwas the analysis the role of the DSC for the organization of theOral Health Care Network (OHCN) in the 20th Regional HealthSection (RHS) of Paraná. Methods: It is a qualitative study,which analyzed the role performed by the regional DSC TypeIII, a reference for 18 municipalities. The data were collectedthrough interviews carried out in the period between Marchand April 2019. Fourteen professional dentist-surgeons, ninefrom Basic Health Units (BHU) and five from the DSC wereinterviewed. For data analysis, speech analysis was used.Results: An active role of the regional DSC was identified inthis healthcare region, as it acts as a fundamental point in thestrengthening of the network, in the process of regionalizationand in the integrality of care. Conclusions: However, theimportance of broadening the access to specialized careneeds to be highlighted, to guarantee the continuity of carestarted at the BHU.

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