Periodontal health is the key for overall health

Abstract

Periodontal diseases affect about 20–50% of the population worldwide. Periodontitis is the infection of the tissues that areis initiated by plaque deposition along with anaerobic microbiota, for example, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Bacteroides forsythus,_and_Porphyromonas gingivalis. The repercussion of plaque deposition is calculus formation which augments inflammation. This inflammation coaxes to mislay of periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone which terminates mobility and tooth loss. This critique summarizes the effects of these periodontal maladies on oral health and overall health. Many studies have concluded and proven the relationship between periodontal maladies and systemic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, nephropathy, diabetes, osteoporosis, and respiratory disorders. Substantial attempts are made in the critique to show the pathological mechanism between oral maladies and systemic diseases. This review represents that periodontal treatment could ameliorate systemic diseases and highlights the attention of health-care specialists to emphasize the need for an association between dental and medical disciplines.

The potential retinal blue hazard from dental examination lamps at different ages

“…Light curing units in dental clinics generate light with an intensity of up to 6000 lux. This high intensity has been associated with increased ocular damage, mainly when higher powered lamps are employed nearby [17][18][19]. The damage can develop after a few seconds of cumulative viewing over a workday [17][18][19].…”

“…This high intensity has been associated with increased ocular damage, mainly when higher powered lamps are employed nearby [17][18][19]. The damage can develop after a few seconds of cumulative viewing over a workday [17][18][19]. Although the literature has shown the influence of such light on retinal health [17][18][19], there is limited awareness among dentists regarding the possible consequences of the dangers of blue light 5 [15,[20][21][22].…”

“…The damage can develop after a few seconds of cumulative viewing over a workday [17][18][19]. Although the literature has shown the influence of such light on retinal health [17][18][19], there is limited awareness among dentists regarding the possible consequences of the dangers of blue light 5 [15,[20][21][22]. In fact, most dentists do not even consider using sufficient eye protection [15,[20][21][22].…”