Delaware Journal of Public Health · 1 author, 1 centre
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This narrative review discusses the long-established connection between oral health and systemic health, arguing that the mouth can reveal underlying health issues and that a team-based, interdisciplinary approach is needed to optimize overall patient health.
This narrative review synthesizes existing knowledge on the connection between oral and systemic health. It traces the history of recognizing this link, from early associations with periodontal disease to modern public health goals like Healthy People 2030. The author describes how systemic conditions, such as Crohn's disease or Sjogren's syndrome, can manifest orally, and how oral health is intertwined with other aspects of health like sleep, nutrition, and mental health. The article also notes that healthy mouths can be negatively impacted by viruses like HPV and COVID-19. The central implication is that integrating dentistry and medicine through innovation and interdisciplinary care is key to advancing patient-centered care.
