Jaw diseases
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Wisdom teeth - Better Health Channel
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Temporomandibular joint disorders - MyDr.com.au
Problems with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles that control jaw movement are known as TMJ disorders. They commonly cause a dull, aching pain in the jaw, as well as a clicking or locking jaw.
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Orthodontic treatment - Better Health Channel
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Gum diseases
Periodontal diseases are a wide range of diseases that affect the gums. The most common types of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis
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Tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease are the 2 main types of dental disease, but good oral hygiene can prevent them both.
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
hand, foot, mouth, disease
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Hand, foot and mouth disease fact sheet - Fact sheets
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection which is easily passed from person to person.
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Gum disease - Better Health Channel
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis
A-Z OF SKIN Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
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Gum disease treatment
Treatment for gum disease known as periodontal disease can include non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Treatment is recommended to be completed in steps and requires work from both the patient and the dental team.
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Osteoporosis treatment and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws - Australian Prescriber
Antiresorptive drugs are used widely for the prevention and management of primary and secondary osteoporosis
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Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) | Ausmed
Gum disease occurs when the gum (gingiva) - the mucosal tissue surrounding and protecting the teeth - becomes infected and inflamed. Gum disease is usually caused by plaque, a sticky coating of bacteria that accumulates on the teeth along the gum line and causes irritation.
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Understanding the Dying Process in Palliative Care | Ausmed
Death is a normal part of the life cycle. As a health worker or professional, it should be viewed as an honour and privilege to be part of the care provided to a person who is dying, and their loved ones. When caring for someone at the end of their life, it is important to know what to expect.
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Optimising oral health in frail older people - Australian Prescriber
Many drugs prescribed for older patients can reduce salivary function leading to dry mouth, tooth decay and infections.
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Saliva: Salivary Microbiota, Kissing and Dry Mouth | Ausmed
Whilst it may not be the most pleasant or attractive health topic, it is clear that to provide evidence-based care, nurses and healthcare professionals need to know about the bodily fluids that they may come in contact with when providing face-to-face patient care.
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What treatments can be used to prevent and treat alveolar osteitis (dry socket)? | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Most tooth extractions are undertaken by dentists for a variety of reasons, however, all but three studies included in the present review included participants undergoing extraction of third molars, most of which were undertaken by oral surgeons
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Osteoporosis - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. After menopause many women are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Peak bone mass is usually reached during a woman’s 20s to 30s when the skeleton has stopped growing and bones are at their strongest. The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone strength. After menopause oestrogen levels drop and this may result in increased bone loss. The average woman loses up to 10 per cent of
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An Overview of Osteoporosis | Ausmed
The aptly-named osteoporosis (‘bones with holes’), is a condition causing bones to become more porous due to loss of density. This decreased density means the bones are weaker, thinner and more fragile, which makes them more susceptible to breakage.
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Calcium Supplements - Australasian Menopause Society
The use of calcium supplements has long been considered an integral part of managing osteoporosis, with detailed reviews of medical research indicating a reduction in fracture risk when calcium and vitamin D are prescribed. In addition to the bone health benefits, there is also evidence that calcium supplements may improve cholesterol levels, blood pressure, clotting risk and other cardiovascular risk factors.
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - 2016 - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated
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