Exploring Prevalence And Prevention

By Satish Kumar, DDS, MDSc

The burden of periodontal diseases in the United States is significant, and data show that periodontitis is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable chronic diseases—making it a serious public health concern. National initiatives to control and prevent periodontal diseases should include oral health promotion and disease-prevention strategies based on common risk factors. This article provides a summary of periodontal disease classifications, as well as an overview of risk factors and prevention strategies for periodontitis. The author places special emphasis on evidence-based approaches to professional and self-care therapies that will help guide clinicians and patients to better outcomes. The Colgate-Palmolive Company is delighted to have provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this article in an educational series created in collaboration with the American Academy of Periodontology.

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