Oral Conditions and Dental Behavior in Patients with Systemic Diseases—Part II

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to introduce the forthcoming Special Issue of JCM, entitled “Oral conditions and dental behavior in patients with systemic diseases”.

Due to their enormous prevalence worldwide, diseases of the oral cavity and respective tissues represent a major global health issue. Besides the oral health-related consequences of common oral diseases, such as tooth loss, chewing deficiencies and impaired quality of life, oral and systemic disease interactions are apparent. Different systemic diseases and conditions have the potential to increase an individual’s risk of developing oral diseases, especially periodontitis; on the other hand, oral inflammation can have an effect on general health. Moreover, several general diseases are known to increase the risk of complications resulting from dental therapy.

Against this background, clinical studies on oral conditions, such as caries, periodontitis, or oral mucous diseases, alongside the dental and oral hygiene behavior of patients with systemic diseases, are of increasing relevance. This Special Issue addresses this research field and encourages innovative approaches to dental care in this patient group in particular.

Dr. Dirk Ziebolz
Dr. Gerhard Schmalz
Guest Editors

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