Oral Health and Systemic Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Oral and systemic health are closely related to each other. On the one hand, oral diseases are potentially associated with different general health conditions. Thereby, an influence of oral conditions on systemic health or vice versa as well as different bidirectional relationships have been uncovered. Moreover, medications can show distinct side effects in the oral cavity, such as xerostomia or gingival overgrowth, or affect the patient’s immune system as well as bone metabolism.

On the other hand, dental care of patients with systemic diseases is a relevant issue, because a sufficient oral health situation is necessary to decrease their risk of systemic complications. However, the dental care situation of these patients is often inadequate. Patients who suffer from a severe general disease or condition often show a physical and psychological burden, making appropriate interdisciplinary care necessary. Therefore, the development and validation of special care concepts should be an object of research in oral health medicine.

This Special Issue will focus on these different aspects of oral conditions, dental care, and quality of life in the context of the relationship between oral and systemic health.

Prof. Dr. Dirk Ziebolz
Dr. Gerhard Schmalz
Guest Editors

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