Carolinas Center for Oral Health - Atrium Health, 1601 Abbey Place, Suite 220, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA.
Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 5855 East Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA.
Dermatol Clin. 2020 Oct;38(4):413-420. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2020.05.002. Epub 2020 Aug 10.
Oral health is a critical component of overall health and well-being. Dental caries and periodontitis are two of the most common oral diseases and, when not treated, can have irreversible sequelae and overall psychosocial and physiologic impact on individuals, diminishing quality of life. The burden of advanced dental caries and periodontal disease leading to tooth loss is severe. Physicians and allied medical professionals can help in early detection of dental caries, abscess, and periodontal diseases and initiate management followed by prompt referral to dental colleagues.
口腔健康是整体健康和福祉的重要组成部分。龋齿和牙周炎是两种最常见的口腔疾病，如果不治疗，可能会造成不可逆转的后果，并对个人的整体心理社会和生理产生影响，降低生活质量。导致牙齿缺失的严重龋齿和牙周病的负担是沉重的。医生和相关医学专业人员可以帮助早期发现龋齿、脓肿和牙周疾病，并进行管理，随后及时转介给牙科同事。
