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The Effects Of Drug Abuse On Oral Health, Betzalel Krasnow
The Effects Of Drug Abuse On Oral Health, Betzalel Krasnow
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Drug abuse, currently a national epidemic affecting millions of Americans, causes numerous health issues including increased dental disease. There are several factors which can contribute to an increase in caries and missing teeth. One of the most discussed mechanisms is xerostomia. Drug abusers tend to have large sugar intakes which exacerbates the problems caused by xerostomia. Drug abusers are also at risk for oral infections associated with dental decay due to their altered saliva composition. Unfortunately, once the symptoms are present there is little that can be done to correct them and the goal of the treating dentist should be …
The Relationship Between Periodontitis And Cardiovascular Disease, Jonathan Krupka
The Relationship Between Periodontitis And Cardiovascular Disease, Jonathan Krupka
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease has been the subject of much research in recent years. The aim of this study is to review and analyze the relevant literature regarding this relationship, with an emphasis on determining a presence of periodontal bacteria from the periodontal pocket in atheromatous plaques, and to explore the biological role of inflammatory mechanisms that may link periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. Although there seems to be conflicting reports, the overall consensus confirms the presence of periodontal bacteria, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, in atheromatous plaques. Additionally, the presence of systemic markers of cardiovascular disease in …