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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...

Dental caries is the most prevalent noncommunicable disease worldwide. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 50% of United States children aged 6 to 8 years have experienced dental caries, with rates surging to over 70%...

The global population of older adults is expanding, with an estimated 22% of the worldwide population belonging to this demographic by 2050. This growth necessitates an assessment of health policies to support healthy aging, which is defined as the...