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There are many different routine treatments provided in dentistry, including tooth extraction. The reasons for extractions vary, but they are usually performed based on valid clinical indications such as caries and periodontitis. Conversely, nondental reasons without valid clinical indications...

Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanism proposed for the association is through direct invasion as microorganisms from...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 38.4 million people of all ages have diabetes in the United States.1 Diabetes increases the risk of developing periodontal disease. Conversely, treating periodontal disease has been shown to improve...