Associations of oral diseases with noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, osteoporosis and chronic renal failure are widely reported in the literature from developed countries. Commonality of risk factors, changes in systemic inflammatory mediators and body metabolism play a role in this association. This paper reviews current knowledge...

Chronic diseases and injuries are overtaking communicable diseases as the leading health problems in all but a few parts of the world. This rapidly changing global disease pattern is closely linked to changing lifestyles, which include diets rich in sugars, widespread use of tobacco and increased consumption of alcohol. These lifestyle factors also significantly impact on oral health, and oral ...

It is speculated more that 400 bacterial species reside in the ora1 eavity and the integrity of oral mucosa is maintained in such an environment. Oral mucosal cells such as epithelial cells and fibroblasts express a wide variety of receptors and preduce many immune regulators i, e., cytokines, chemokines, proteases, and chemical mediators and actively participate in host defenses by interacting...

It is speculated more that 400 bacterial species reside in the ora1 eavity and the integrity of oral mucosa is maintained in such an environment. Oral mucosal cells such as epithelial cells and fibroblasts express a wide variety of receptors and preduce many immune regulators i, e., cytokines, chemokines, proteases, and chemical mediators and actively participate in host defenses by interacting...

The worldwide rapidly growing burden of chronic diseases is closely linked to unhealthy environments and to lifestyles that include diets rich in sugars, widespread use of tobacco and excessive consumption of alcohol (1). Most oral diseases are closely related to these factors and are also dependent on clean water, adequate sanitation, proper oral hygiene and appropriate exposure to fluorides (...

Dental diseases have detrimental effects on the functionality and quality of life of individuals. In addition, a strong relationship has been established between various oral and systemic diseases. In fact, the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease significantly. This goes beyond the role of oral health...

background oral-dental diseases, especially tooth decay, are among the most common diseases in the world which usually begin in adolescence. oral health during this period of life has a huge impact on the reduction of dental problems. this study aimed to determine motivating and inhibiting factors to oral-dental health behavior in adolescents. materials and methods this cross-sectional which ha...