The interactions between oral and systemic health are bi-directional and complex, involving many pathways. Regarding health as not merely the absence of disease, but as a state of total well-being, these interactions profoundly influence the progress of many diseases, and the quality of life and economic performance of HIV-infected individuals and populations. The evidence base for specific int...

s of the 2017 International Workshop on Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions Montreal, October 6-8, 2017 Organizer: Frank Rauch, M.D. Abstracts of Oral Contributionss of Oral Contributions

The human oral cavity is a complex ecosystem harboring hundreds species of microbes that are largely living on the tooth surfaces as dental biofilms. Most microbes in dental biofilms promote oral health by stimulating the immune system or by preventing invasion of pathogens. Species diversity, high cell density and close proximity of cells are typical of life in dental biofilms, where microbes ...

OBJECTIVES This paper draws on theories of ageing, body image and disfigurement, to explore the potential for relationships between oral health, body image and social interactions between institutionalised elders. BACKGROUND Social relationships are important at all stages of life. A positive body image increases confidence in social interactions, which contributes substantially to health, we...

The oral cavity supports a complex and finely balanced consortia of microbial species, many of which co-operate within structured biofilms. These communities develop through multitudinous synergistic and antagonistic inter-species relationships. Changes in the dynamics of oral microbial populations are associated with the transition from healthy teeth and gums to dental caries, gingivitis and p...