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Management of the hypertensive dental patient

Managing hypertension in oral healthcare

Introduction Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression. Hypertension…

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 2, 2025

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Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals

Key messages: Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg. Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…

Oral Health June 3, 2025

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Environmentally sustainable oral healthcare

Climate change is a well-recognized phenomenon. In Canada, the effects of climate change are manifested through, among other things, forest fires. On a global scale, rising temperatures are associated with increasing food insecurity and malnutrition, a higher risk of life-threatening infectious diseases,…

Diseases Oral Health May 12, 2025

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Periodontal disease: A systemic condition

Background Periodontal disease is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in humans. Periodontitis is a global public health problem impacting oral health, general health, and well-being. Traditionally, periodontitis was considered a local inflammatory disease of the periodontium. Numerous studies have demonstrated associations between…

Mechanisms behind antimicrobial mouthrinses

Oral Health Uncategorized April 25, 2025

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Mechanisms behind antimicrobial mouthrinses

Abstract This narrative literature review summarizes current information on the antimicrobial mechanisms of common mouthrinses, such as chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, povidone iodine, and essential oils. Introduction Antimicrobial mouthrinses are available over-the-counter or by prescription as adjuncts to manage various oral diseases caused by bacteria, viruses,…

Oral Health April 17, 2025

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Managing asthma in oral healthcare

Key messages: Asthma is a serious chronic condition. Stress associated with attending an oral health appointment can trigger asthma. Clients with asthma should be closely monitored during appointments, as severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Introduction Asthma, a common chronic condition,…

Oral Health April 7, 2025

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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…

Top tips for effective use of periodontal instruments in primary care

Oral Health March 23, 2025

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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…

Systemic factors affecting periodontitis and periodontal therapy

Oral Health March 17, 2025

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Systemic factors affecting periodontitis and periodontal therapy

Key messages: Oral health practitioners should be aware of the systemic factors that impact periodontitis and its treatment. Taking a comprehensive client medical and dental history, including current and past medications, is essential to determine the prognosis and outcomes of periodontal…

Treatment of stage I–III periodontitis—The EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline

Oral Health March 7, 2025

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Stage I-III periodontitis clinical practice guideline

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from a dysregulated host inflammatory response to dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm. It is characterized by progressive destruction of the periodontium, with the primary features of clinical attachment loss (CAL), radiographically assessed alveolar bone loss, periodontal…

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