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Dental Care of the Future: Part II. David J.Apsey, DDS www.futuredental.com 810-293-8750 Email: drdavid@futuredental.com. Periodontal Pathogens Are Transmissible. Pathogens are transmissible Detection of pathogens is possible
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Dental Care of the Future: Part II David J.Apsey, DDS www.futuredental.com 810-293-8750 Email: drdavid@futuredental.com
Periodontal Pathogens Are Transmissible • Pathogens are transmissible • Detection of pathogens is possible • Treatment targeted to eliminate pathogens from dental plaque can cure infections
The similarity of periodontal microorganisms between husband and wife cohabitants – association or transmission? Offenbacher S et al: J Periodontol 1985 56(6): 317-323
Here is the typical group most likely to exchange oral pathogens
Periodontal Disease Is an Infectious Disease - Successful Treatment Involves All Intimate Family Members.
The Infectious Disease Model for Periodontal Disease • Portals of entry • Site of infection • Infectious dose
Conditions Necessary for Infectious Diseases to Develop • Etiologic agents come from outside host • Sufficient numbers must be present “infectious dose” • Host must be susceptible
Association of Periodontal Disease With Cardiovascular Disease Do Periodontal Infections Contribute to the Development of Cardiovascular Disease? David Apsey, DDS