Systemic medical conditions and periodontal status in older individuals.

Georgios S ChatzopoulosAlejandro CisnerosMiguel SanchezLarry F Wolff

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2018)

A number of systemic medical conditions and tobacco use are associated with periodontitis. This reflects the importance of an interdisciplinary interaction between dental and medical professionals.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
middle aged
community dwelling