Aim To explore the implications for dentists and family doctors of the association between
periodontal and systemic diseases and the role of dentists and family doctors in managing …

Aim To evaluate (1) whether periodontitis has an influence on the prevalence/incidence of
respiratory diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], asthma, community …

Oral diseases, such as caries and periodontitis, not only have local effects on the dentition
and on tooth‐supporting tissues but also may impact a number of systemic conditions …

Oral microecosystem is a very complicated ecosystem that is located in the mouth and
comprises oral microbiome, diverse anatomic structures of oral cavity, saliva and …

Aim To evaluate the direct effects of periodontal therapy in C hronic O bstructive P ulmonary
D isease (COPD) patients with chronic periodontitis (CP). Materials and Methods In a pilot …

The intricate interplay between oral microbiota and the human host extends beyond the
confines of the oral cavity, profoundly impacting the general health status. Both periodontal …

The global population is aging, and elderly people have a higher incidence of lower airway
diseases owing to decline in swallowing function, airway ciliary motility, and overall …

Poor oral health has long been recognized as a clinical risk factor for developing lung
infections. Recent data using culture-independent techniques assessing the microbiome in …

Much attention is drawn to the notion that oral health is an important and indispensable
element of general health. The lay press has widely touted the links between oral and …

Several studies have reported an association between chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and periodontal diseases. However, a large-scale population-based cohort …