Oral health as whole person health: The role of oral health in addressing chronic disease

The use of daily floss is recommended by dentists because it has an important contribution in the cleaning of teeth and hygiene of the mouth. Although not all people include the use of floss in their daily oral cleaning routine as it is to brush their teeth at least three times a day. Specialists stressed that with floss the plaque and traces of food that accumulate between the teeth are removed, so before using a toothpick to remove the remains…

Oral health as whole person health: The role of oral health in addressing chronic disease

Despite the relationship between oral health and chronic diseases such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, HIV, and diabetes, dental and health care delivery systems have historically operated in silos. With new attention and federal momentum on the prevention and management of chronic disease, state officials can align efforts to improve both dental and overall health outcomes by supporting integration of oral health and chronic disease interv…