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Oral health associated with incident diabetes but not other chronic diseases: A register-based cohort study

Periodontitis and dental caries are common chronic oral infectious diseases characterized by chronic inflammation, and their progressions are influenced by multiple factors. Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk for several chronic systemic diseases, such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and…

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Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases and pain among dental professionals through ergonomic interventions: A systematic literature review

Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases and pain among dental professionals through ergonomic interventions: A systematic literature review

Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and pain are highly prevalent among dental professionals. Oral healthcare is a physically and mentally demanding profession as precise hand movements, awkward working postures, vibrating dental instruments, and repetitive motions are often utilized over long periods of time. MSDs can…

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