Systemic diseases

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Asthma and congenital heart defects in children

Many medical conditions affect children's oral health and the provision of dental care. This article describes two common medical conditions, their...

Understanding patients with Parkinson's disease

The nature of Parkinson's disease, and some of the medication used to treat the condition, may mean that some patients will experience some oral...

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Understanding the importance of patients' medical histories

The dental team has a responsibility more than ever in managing patients and providing them with the best possible dental care. We must always be...

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Sjögren’s syndrome: a challenge for dentistry

Sjögren’s syndrome is a debilitating autoimmune disorder with symptoms of a dry mouth and associated oral problems. It affects around 5% of females...

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What to do when the body turns on itself

Our bodies' immune system protects us from disease and infection. However, when one has an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks itself in...

Sensitive teeth: Causes, prevention and treatment

Dental sensitivity may be caused by tooth decay, a cracked tooth, worn tooth enamel, worn fillings, and tooth roots that are exposed as a result of...