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Special Issue Topic

Oral Health Interconnections and Multidisciplinary Approaches

Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024

Guest Editor

Dr. Giuseppe Minervini E-Mail

Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli

Research Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders, TED, temporomandibular joint, orofacial pain, dentistry, telemedicine, tele dentistry, implant, prosthesis, oral surgery

About the Special lssue

In the forthcoming special issue titled "Oral Health Interconnections and Multidisciplinary Approaches," we aim to explore the intricate connections between oral health and systemic health, underscoring the emerging evidence that oral health is not an isolated aspect but deeply intertwined with overall health and well-being. This special issue seeks to gather a collection of high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies that shed light on how oral health impacts and is impacted by other systemic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, among others.

Key Topics:

  • Epidemiological studies on the correlation between oral diseases and systemic health conditions.

  • Clinical research demonstrating the impact of oral health interventions on the management or prevention of systemic diseases.

  • Biological mechanisms underlying the links between oral health and systemic diseases, including microbial translocation, inflammation, and immune responses.

  • Technological innovations in diagnostics and treatment approaches that bridge dentistry with other medical fields.

  • Policy and public health perspectives on integrating oral health into general health guidelines and practices.

  • Case reports and reviews that provide insights into multidisciplinary management strategies for patients with concurrent oral and systemic health issues.

We invite researchers, clinicians, and practitioners from various disciplines, including dentistry, medicine, public health, and biomedical sciences, to contribute to this significant and expanding field of study. Submissions can include original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies that contribute to our understanding of the complex relationship between oral health and systemic diseases, as well as highlight innovative multidisciplinary approaches for addressing these challenges. This special issue represents an excellent opportunity for authors to share their findings with a global audience, contribute to a growing body of evidence supporting the systemic implications of oral health, and highlight the importance of collaborative approaches in healthcare. We are particularly interested in contributions that not only detail the problems but also offer solutions, interventions, and policy recommendations that can be implemented in practice.

Keywords: Oral health, systemic health, systemic diseases, dental health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, multidisciplinary approaches

Published Articles

Open Access Original Article
Effect of aloe vera and coconut in the management of xerostomia in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome: a crossover randomized clinical trial
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-based natural mixture of aloe vera gel and coconut oil as a salivary substitute in comparison to the conventional C
Published: March 27, 2025 Explor Med. 2025;6:1001297
351 11 0
Open Access Perspective
Overcoming challenges to integration of oral health into geriatric primary care
The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been a unifying factor in caring for older adults at the University of Utah Health. Despite progress, challenges to efficient healthcare collaboration exi
Published: January 23, 2025 Explor Med. 2025;6:1001277
622 26 0
Open Access Case Report
Benefits of a snap-joint system in an immediate full-arch maxillary fixed rehabilitation on disparallel implants
Immediate implant-supported rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae with a fixed screw-retained prosthesis has to deal with the fixtures’ disparallelism and a high risk of fracture of the fixture-abut
Published: November 21, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:887–895
639 16 0
Open Access Systematic Review
Oral health conditions and hygiene procedures in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review
Background: Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, gradually leads to disability and affects ordinary gestures, including patients’ home oral hygie
Published: November 19, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:852–869
1287 26 5
Open Access Case Report
Managing severe oral mucositis using a novel combination of photobiomodulation therapy and pilocarpine hydrochloride: a case report
Combined treatment of photobiomodulation therapy and pilocarpine hydrochloride (Salagen) helped a patient suffering from severe oral mucositis and malnutrition resulting from radiochemotherapy for h
Published: November 14, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:843–851
1015 29 0
Open Access Original Article
Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on salivary visfatin and serum lipid levels in obese patients with chronic periodontitis
Aim: Periodontal diseases are prevalent and can be exacerbated by conditions such as obesity. Understanding the impact of obesity on periodontal health is crucial for developing effective managem
Published: November 14, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:833–842
676 19 0
Open Access Original Article
Comparative analysis of dysbiotic changes in the oral cavity of patients with periodontal diseases and systemic pathologies
Aim: This study provides a comparative analysis of oral dysbiosis of patients with periodontal diseases: chronic catarrhal gingivitis and generalized periodontitis, associated with various system
Published: September 03, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:574–583
1189 46 1
Open Access Systematic Review
Debonding issues in orthodontics: an RCTs systematic review
Background: This systematic review aims to critically assess the literature on the debonding process of orthodontic brackets from enamel surfaces. The review evaluates Randomized Controlled Trial
Published: July 05, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:477–491
2649 65 1
Open Access Case Report
Creating smiles: a case study on the transformational power of dental CAD/CAM technology
The integration of digital technologies like CAD/CAM systems and intraoral scanners is transforming the field of dentistry, providing numerous benefits for both patients and dental professionals. Th
Published: June 28, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:459–466
2214 43 0
Open Access Original Article
The professional interactions between speech language therapist and dentist
Aim: This study investigates the collaborative efforts between speech language therapists and dentists to address the challenges faced by patients with concurrent dental and speech issues. It und
Published: June 25, 2024 Explor Med. 2024;5:434–443
3511 94 1