{"id":881,"date":"2017-05-05T12:20:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T17:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=881"},"modified":"2021-05-19T15:03:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T20:03:21","slug":"5-medical-facts-that-every-dentist-simply-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2017\/05\/05\/5-medical-facts-that-every-dentist-simply-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Medical Facts that Every Dentist Simply Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 Medical Facts that Every Dentist Simply MUST Know. . .<\/p>\n

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  1. There is a well-substantiated link between oral health and certain systemic diseases.1<\/sup><\/li>\n
  2. Diseases can lower the body\u2019s resistance to infection, making it more susceptible to developing or exacerbating periodontal disease.<\/li>\n
  3. Pregnant women with periodontal disease tend to have earlier term babies and babies of lower birth weight.2<\/sup><\/li>\n
  4. Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren\u2019s Syndrome and even Alzheimer\u2019s can affect oral health.3<\/sup><\/li>\n
  5. Recent studies show that moderate or advanced stage gum disease increases risk for heart disease.4<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Dentists should consider these remarkable facts that challenge and empower a broader role in the overall health of the people they serve.<\/p>\n

    Two common factors for many of the above facts is either systemic inflammation, compromised immune system or a combination of both. If these factors are present and not addressed, the patient remains compromised even after our care and ultimately the periodontal disease may not improve.<\/p>\n

    The dentist may be the only health professional that many people see on a consistent basis, so it\u2019s incumbent on dental health professional to consider expanding the scope of our contribution, including providing nutritional advice, utilizing OralDNA\u00ae testing and co-managing with the medical professional. This is well within the purview of the doctor-patient relationship.<\/p>\n

    Dentists can show patients that they are health professionals who advocate treating the whole human being instead of a single body part. This mindset-shift benefits patients and the dental profession, giving a rewarding opportunity, one caring relationship at a time.<\/p>\n

    It gives me great pleasure to welcome Jennifer Rankin, DDS as a guest blogger for OralDNA\u00ae Labs. Dr. Rankin has a whole-body approach to her practice with a focus on nutrition, systemic inflammation and a well-functioning immune system. Her unique approach to patient care is reflected in her writings as you will see. I am confident that the thoughts and ideas she shares with us will be enlightening and impactful.<\/p>\n

    For more information on how to become an OralDNA Provider \u2013 scan HERE:\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    1 <\/sup>Bale, B. F., Doneen, A. L., & Vigerust, D. J. (2016). High-risk periodontal pathogens contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 93(1098), 215-220. doi:10.1136\/postgradmedj-2016-134279<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>http:\/\/journals.lww.com\/greenjournal\/Abstract\/2010\/02001\/Term_Stillbirth_Caused_by_Oral_Fusobacterium.18.aspx<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>www.mayoclinic.org<\/a> April 2016<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Ryd\u00e9n L, Buhlin K, Ekstrand E, et al. Periodontitis increases the risk of a first myocardial infarction: A report from the PAROKRANK study.<\/em> 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

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