Dentistry

A healthy mouth for healthy life

Joint Event on 30^th International Conference & Exhibition on Dental Medicine & Dental Implants & 5^th Annual Summit on American Dental Science and Education

July 20-21, 2018 | Atlanta, USA

Arup Ratan Choudhury

BIRDEM Hospital, Bangladesh

Keynote: Dentistry

Abstract:

The human mouth is home to millions of microorganisms, most of them harmless. Under certain conditions, however, some can cause oral infections such as tooth decay or gum disease. Oral bacteria may also enter the bloodstream if normal protective barriers in the mouth are breached. This can happen as a result of dental treatment or even tooth brushing and flossing. Recent studies point to associations between oral infections, primarily gum infections and diabetes; heart disease; stroke; and preterm, low-weight births. Research is under way to determine if the associations are causal or coincidental. Gum infections have been called "the sixth complication of diabetes," because people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease. Researchers are exploring a possible two-way connection between the conditions to see if treating gum disease improves diabetic control. Recent studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke in people with gum infections; the risk increases with the severity of the oral infection by integrating oral health into strategies for promoting general health and by assessing oral needs in sociodental ways, health planners can greatly enhance both general and oral health. The key concept underlying future oral health strategies is integration with this approach, a major benefit being the focus on improving health conditions in general for the whole population and for groups at high risk, thereby reducing social inequities.

Biography :

Choudhury awarded FDSRCS, England, Fellowship in dental surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of England–by-Election in recognition of the enormous contribution made for the profession-2012. He is an exception achiever, specialist dental surgeon, humanist, media compare as well as a presenter in Radio, Television of Bangladesh. Who has devoted his life to the service of mankind, was born in 1952. He has shown a remarkable contribution in management of medically compromised patients and scientific research during the last 30 years. As a scientist-cum dentist he is received the International Award from World Health Organization (WHO) –“Tobacco or Health“ Medal in recognition of his concept of Tobacco free Society. He has been selected “Man of the Year-2000” by the “American Biographical Institute” on his outstanding accomplishment to date and the noble example he has set for his peer and entire community. He obtained BDS from Dhaka University, Fellowship from London University (WHO, England) in Dental public health in 1982-83, and Ph.D from Dhaka University in Dentistry and Nutrition –2000, research Fellowship in Dentistry from State University of New-York at Stony-Brook, USA-1992-93. He is one of the pioneers in Bangladesh for anti –tobacco movement. His contribution for raising public awareness on consequences and hazards for using tobacco, he was awarded “Ekushe Podok” the highest national award in Bangladesh for his outstanding contribution in social work.

E-mail: prof.arupratanchoudhury@yahoo.com