Lecture 4.1

Question 1

Reduces the body’s ability to fight infection leads to gingivitis and periodontitis due to blood sugar imbalance…

Answer 1

Diabetes

Question 2

Leads to inflammation of the gums/periodontitis which can affect development…

Answer 2

Pregnancy

Question 3

Leads to oral thrush/candidiasis which can spread to throat/lungs due to a weakened immune system…

Answer 3

HIV/AIDS

Question 4

Leads to weakened bony structure around the teeth/ can cause tooth loss…

Answer 4

Osteoporosis

Question 5

Bacterial infection in the mouth can spread to the lungs causing…

Answer 5

Pneumonia

Question 6

Causes dementia which can lead to a decrease in good oral hygiene…

Answer 6

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 7

Leads to bacterial infection of the heart and causes…

Answer 7

Bacterial infection of the mouth traveling through the bloodstream; causes heart murmurs, heart failure, or stroke

Question 8

Applications of dental science…

Answer 8

Bioarcheology and forensic odontology