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Effects of obesity on oral health

Effects of obesity on oral health

Modern lifestyles, marked by convenient meals and sedentary activities, have contributed to increasing obesity rates worldwide. High-fat diets and insufficient exercise result in people frequently exceeding their daily caloric limits while falling short of meeting healthy weekly physical activity guidelines. Although diet…

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Top tips for effective use of periodontal instruments in primary care

Periodontal instrumentation

Introduction Effectively treating and managing periodontal disease is essential for successful treatment planning. The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published a clinical practice guideline containing evidence-based recommendations for treating stages I-III of periodontitis. Nonsurgical instrumentation is a critical aspect of successfully implementing these…

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