Oral Health and Systemic Conditions: From Biological Insights to Multidimensional Interventions
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 August 2026 | Viewed by 172
Special Issue Editors
Interests: epidemiology; public health; quality of life; pregnancy; obesity; oral health; saliva; periodontal disease
Interests: photobiomodulation; antimicrobial photodynamic therapy; lasers; periodontal disease; periodontal therapy
2. Oral Medicine Research Center, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, Japan
Interests: oral malodor; pneumonia; oral bacteria
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral health is an essential component of overall health. It plays a critical role in individuals’ quality of life. Oral diseases—including dental caries, periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis), peri-implant diseases and conditions, tooth loss, and oral cancer—vary in prevalence across populations but remain major public health concerns in many countries. These conditions are frequently associated with pain, functional limitations, aesthetic dissatisfaction, and psychosocial distress.
In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for non-invasive, patient-centered therapeutic approaches, particularly among individuals seeking to improve their facial aesthetics, self-esteem, and quality of life. At the same time, a growing body of evidence highlights the bidirectional interactions between oral health and systemic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and pregnancy-related disorders. These interrelationships emphasize the need for integrative research approaches that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality contributions that explore the biological and clinical dimensions of oral health. We welcome submissions that investigate the pathophysiology of oral diseases, including studies focused on the discovery and validation of salivary or systemic biomarkers, inflammatory pathways, and microbial dysbiosis. Likewise, we encourage research assessing clinical outcomes, trends in prevalence and incidence, impacts on quality of life, and patient-centered therapeutic strategies.
Furthermore, oral health does not exist in isolation. An expanding body of evidence highlights the bidirectional relationship between oral conditions and systemic health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. We particularly invite manuscripts that explore these interconnections.
This Special Issue is an open forum for original research articles, clinical trials, epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and interdisciplinary perspectives. By bridging basic science and clinical practice, it seeks to promote evidence-based strategies that enhance both oral health and overall well-being.
Dr. Gerson Aparecido Foratori-Junior
Dr. Carla Andreotti Damante
Prof. Dr. Nao Taniguchi (Nao Suzuki)
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oral health
- periodontitis
- dental care
- tooth loss
- oral cancer
- facial esthetics
- salivary biomarkers
- systemic–oral health interactions
- non-invasive therapies
- clinical and epidemiological research
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