The role of the dentist in the overall health of the population

Numerous studies have revealed a correlation between oral and systemic health, further emphasizing the importance of regular visits to the dentist.

Dentists play a valuable role in patients’ lives, it goes beyond maintenance oral health, The influence of these experts extends to the general well-being of the body.

Professionals in this field do not only care about teeth, they can also identify systemic conditions such as diabetes through visible symptoms in oral health, however, myths and associated fears to those experts who prevent the population from adopting a care routine both in the office and at home.

Gislaine Sachetti, manager Dental and medical education and marketing for LATAM from Electro Medical System (EMS), commented that the biggest deficiency in the oral health of the population is the lack of hygiene education, along with the myths that exist regarding oral health and dentists.

According to Sachetti, these myths can be just that demystified through information accurate and appropriate practices.

Oral health needs vary from From person to personwill depend on their diet, daily habits and systemic conditions, however, Sachetti explained that each patient must take the lead in oral care, not only trusting the dentist, but understanding the value of specific practices for their diagnosis.

The mouth is sometimes treated in isolation, focusing only on the teethwhich is a mistake and it is even common to ignore oral tissues until obvious symptoms such as pain, swelling or bleeding occur.

Statistics from the World Health Organization reveal that oral diseases affect approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide, with caries being the most common with approximately 2 billion severe cases, followed by periodontitis with approximately one million cases and tooth decay with 350 million cases in one year.

These figures represent a worrying prospect, even exceeding the combined cases of the five major non-communicable diseases (NCDs): mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic diseases of the respiratory system and cancer.

Fortunately, in the field dental technological innovation is revolutionizing treatments, there are more effective and less painful options for patients such as the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol.

Innovative treatment for teeth cleaning, eight stepsremoves the fear of going to the dentist by minimizing discomfort, making the experience more pleasant, personalized and thus encouraging regular visits.

The protocol combines guidelines the comfort of dentists and patients, It is minimally invasive and focused on prevention, which significantly improves the patient’s experience in the dental office.

A treatment known to offer maximum comfort patient, use warm water, reduces unwanted noise and relies less on hand-held and ultrasound devices.

Innovative technology not only improves traditional practice, reducing patient discomfort, but also educates and redefines the importance of dentists in their patients’ lives, Sachetti said.