Dentistry and Dental Medicine

Oral Health

Oral health refers to the state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral infections, injuries, periodontal conditions, tooth decay, tooth damage, and other related issues. It is of paramount importance to overall health as it directly affects an individual's ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, bite, and swallows. Risk factors for oral health conditions include an unhealthy diet, tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and poor oral hygiene.

Topics related to Oral Health include:

Oral piercing

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer