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The impact of nutritional components on periodontal health: A literature review

Nutrient intake and periodontal health

Introduction Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by the accumulation of bacterial plaque and the host’s immune response, leading to the destruction of periodontal tissues. Nutrition, particularly the intake of micronutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, plays a vital role in maintaining…

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Fluoride facts and fallacies

Fluoride facts and fallacies

Introduction Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that benefits oral health. Fluoride helps prevent dental caries by exhibiting antimicrobial properties, enhancing enamel resistance, and promoting enamel remineralization. After decades of fluoridation of municipal water supplies to reduce dental caries, debate has once again…

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Oral syphilis - the great imitator: a series of six cases

Oral syphilis

Key messages: Globally, the incidence of syphilis has increased over the last two decades. Oral manifestations may be the only or most significant feature of primary and secondary syphilis. Oral health clinicians should consider the possibility of syphilis diagnosis in…

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Addressing health literacy

Introduction Health literacy refers to individuals' ability to find, understand, and utilize information and services that inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Personal health literacy is affected by how clearly and effectively clinicians and organizations, such as healthcare systems, insurers,…

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