Oral health is an integral part of overall health [
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]. The oral health status of an individual reflects their general health status and,
as such, is an important part of their well being. A body of knowledge is rapidly
increasing on the association between oral and systemic health [
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,
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,
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]. This should not be surprising considering that the mouth may serve as a portal of
entry for disease, a source of contagion, a primary site for disease that can spread
systemically, a frequent site of manifestations of systemic disease, and may contribute
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