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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">IJMABHR</journal-id>
<journal-title-group><journal-title>International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research</journal-title><abbrev-journal-title>IJMABHR</abbrev-journal-title></journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="epub">2582-8940</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Anfo Publication House</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">425</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.54660/IJMBHR.2024.5.4.206-221</article-id>
<title-group><article-title>Exploring the Relationship Between Preventive Dental Care Education and Early Detection of Systemic Health Conditions</article-title></title-group>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Abimbola</surname><given-names>Omolayo Yetunde</given-names></name></contrib>
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<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub"><month>07</month><year>2024</year></pub-date>
<volume>5</volume>
<issue>3</issue>
<fpage>72</fpage>
<lpage>87</lpage>
<permissions><license license-type="open-access" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?utm"><license-p>CC BY-NC-SA 4.0</license-p></license></permissions>
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<abstract><p>This study investigates the critical relationship between preventive dental care education and the early detection of systemic health conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Through a comprehensive analysis of oral health education programs and their impact on identifying systemic disease markers, this research examines how oral symptoms serve as early indicators of broader health complications. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from 1,247 participants across multiple dental clinics with qualitative interviews from healthcare providers. Results demonstrate that individuals receiving structured preventive dental education were 2.3 times more likely to have systemic conditions identified early compared to those without such education. The study reveals significant correlations between periodontal disease awareness and cardiovascular risk identification, as well as between oral infection education and diabetes screening. These findings underscore the importance of integrating oral health education into broader public health initiatives, particularly within the United States healthcare system where preventive care remains underutilized. The research contributes to understanding how dental professionals can serve as frontline healthcare providers in detecting systemic diseases, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes through earlier intervention.</p></abstract>
<kwd-group kwd-group-type="author"><kwd>Preventive Dental Care</kwd><kwd>Oral Health Education</kwd><kwd>Systemic Disease Detection</kwd><kwd>Cardiovascular Disease</kwd><kwd>Diabetes Mellitus</kwd><kwd>Periodontal Disease</kwd><kwd>Health Literacy</kwd><kwd>Early Intervention</kwd></kwd-group>
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