Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America: LAOHA Consensus Meeting Report

Giuseppe Alexandre Romito*, Magda Feres, Jorge Gamonal, Mariel Gomez, Paola Carvajal, Claudio Pannuti, Andrés Duque, Hugo Romanelli, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Vicente Aranguiz, Juliano Cavagni, Ricardo Guimarães Fischer

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Periodontal diseases are considered a worldwide public health problem, owing to their high prevalence in developed and developing countries. Periodontitis may lead to tooth loss, which can impact oral health-related quality of life. Gingivitis and periodontitis have been extensively studied regarding their etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and treatment outcomes. However, most of these aspects are studied and discussed globally, which may hamper a clear interpretation of the findings and the design of effective plans of action for specific regions or populations. For example, in Latin America, epidemiological data about the distribution of periodontal diseases is still scarce, mainly when it comes to nationwide representative samples. This Consensus aimed to address the following topics related to periodontal diseases in Latin America: a) The impact of the global burden of periodontal diseases on health: a global reality; b) Periodontal diseases in Latin America; c) Strategies for the prevention of periodontal diseases in Latin America; d) Problems associated with diagnosis of periodontal conditions and possible solutions for Latin America; e) Treatment of Periodontitis. This consensus will help to increase awareness about diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases, in the context of Latin American countries.
Idioma originalInglés
Número de artículoe027
Páginas (desde-hasta)1-7
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PublicaciónBrazilian Oral Research
Volumen34
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EstadoPublicada - 2020

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