Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. Section I: Introduction part I

Malheiros, Zilson; Stewart, Bernal; Gomez, Mariel

Abstract

A high level of general and oral health are invaluable assets, a factor not always considered a basic human right for their better life quality. The mouth is a critical point of contact with the external environment, which is established when we talk, chew, swallow and when food digestion begins. From a perspective of the human condition, the mouth is crucial for the integration of sound, social appearance of the individual, and is one of the fundamental components of overall health. Therefore, not having an adequate level of oral health affects self-esteem, quality of life and people's general well-being.

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Título según WOS: ID SCIELO:S1806-83242020000200602 Not found in local WOS DB
Título según SCOPUS: Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. section I: Introduction part I
Título de la Revista: Brazilian Oral Research
Volumen: 34
Editorial: Sociedade Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
Fecha de publicación: 2020
Idioma: English
DOI:

10.1590/1807-3107BOR-2020.VOL34.0024

Notas: ISI, SCOPUS