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Oral Health

Aka: Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Dental Health
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  1. Epidemiology
    1. Adults over age 17: average 8 caries in US
    2. Adults over age 64: 41% edentulous
  2. Risk Factors: Conditions Associated with Oral Disease
    1. Risks for oral neoplasms
      1. Tobacco abuse
      2. Alcohol Abuse
    2. Poor dental hygiene due to Inhibited self care
      1. Neurologic disease
      2. Mental illness
      3. Physical handicaps
    3. Xerostomia causes
      1. Diabetes Mellitus
      2. Sjogren's Syndrome
    4. Local dental injury
      1. Bulimia or Recurrent Vomiting
      2. Chemotherapy
      3. Radiation Therapy to head and neck
    5. Other conditions affecting Oral Health
      1. AIDS or other Immunodeficiency
      2. Blood dyscrasia
  3. Risk Factors: Medications affecting Oral Health
    1. Medication causes of Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
    2. Gingival Hyperplasia (Dilantin)
    3. Altered Host resistance
      1. Antibiotics
      2. Systemic Corticosteroids or Inhaled Corticosteroids
  4. Management: General Recommendations
    1. Use a soft bristled toothbrush
    2. Brush up and down, not side to side
    3. Floss!
    4. Use fluoride rinse (e.g. Act)
    5. Sensidine toothpaste for tooth sensitivity

Oral health (C0029162)

Definition (OMS) Condition of the mouth and gums and the number, type, and arrangement of the teeth.
Definition (MEDLINEPLUS)

It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth loss.

Here's how to keep your mouth and teeth healthy:

  • Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste
  • Floss your teeth every day
  • Snack smart – limit sugary snacks
  • Don't smoke or chew tobacco
  • See your dentist regularly

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Definition (CSP) for thorough searching also see DENTISTRY.
Definition (MSH) The optimal state of the mouth and normal functioning of the organs of the mouth without evidence of disease.
Concepts Idea or Concept (T078)
MSH D009909
English Health, Oral, Oral Health, dental health, Oral health, oral health, Dental Health
French Santé buccodentaire, Santé bucco-dentaire, Santé dentaire
Swedish Munhälsa
Czech orální zdraví, ústní dutina - zdravotní stav
Finnish Suun terveys
Russian ROTOVOI POLOSTI SOSTOIANIE ZDOROV'IA, РОТОВОЙ ПОЛОСТИ СОСТОЯНИЕ ЗДОРОВЬЯ
Croatian ORALNO ZDRAVLJE
Polish Stan jamy ustnej, Zdrowie jamy ustnej, Stan zdrowotny jamy ustnej
German Oraler Gesundheitszustand
Italian Salute orale
Dutch Orale gezondheid
Portuguese Saúde Bucal
Spanish Salud Bucal
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


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