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Management Of Advanced Periodontal Disease In A Patient With Down Syndrome-A Case Report, Robert T. Verceles
Management Of Advanced Periodontal Disease In A Patient With Down Syndrome-A Case Report, Robert T. Verceles
Oral Health
Down Syndrome is a common developmental disability. Patients with DS may have many co-morbities associated with the condition, which include cardiac abrnormalities and severe periodontal disease. This case illustrates how a patient with advanced periodontitis was treated in the Special Care Clinic at UOP, Dugoni School of Dentistry.
The Next Step In Oral Systemic Health: Educating The Public, Gary Pickard
The Next Step In Oral Systemic Health: Educating The Public, Gary Pickard
Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine
Oral inflammation contributes to eight of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S., highlighting the need to integrate oral health into overall healthcare. Despite strong evidence linking gum disease to diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s, public awareness remains low. This article urges dental professionals to promote preventive care through patient education, saliva and blood pressure screenings and partnerships with medical providers. Initiatives by MDDS and RMDC show how integrated care can improve early detection and overall health outcomes.