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DOES DENTISTRY HAVE AN ESSENTIAL ROLE
in the Fight Against Coronavirus, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, and More? By Gary Kadi for CareCredit
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he coronavirus (COVID-19) helped educate patients how good hygiene habits, such as hand washing, can help prevent contagious infection. It also highlighted how important having a healthy immune system is if you do become exposed and contract an infection. As patients return to the practice for hygiene and clinical care, it may be valuable to ensure they understand the connection between their oral health and other health issues in their body, including their immune system. When talking with patients about the connection between their oral and overall health, it’s important
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