New Delhi, 20 September (IANS). Health experts say that about 85 percent of the problem (mouth related problems) can be solved by running awareness campaign and using technology properly.
At the three-day 35th annual conference organized by the Indian Dental Research Society (ISDR), more than 30 national and international level speakers stressed the importance of research in oral and cranioofacial (skull-face related science).
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma told IANS, “Oral disease is not always fatal, but negatively impacts the quality of life. Awareness, preventive research and use of affordable techniques can prevent about 85 percent of the problems.”
Organizing Chairman of the conference, Verma said, “Our challenge is big. Millions of people in rural and urban India cannot reach or bear the expenses. Technology and innovation will have to bridge this difference. Today lifestyle is changing, standard of living is getting better, so it has to be understood that wellness cannot be achieved without oral health.”
He stressed the need to focus on oral health in the National Health agenda.
Verma said that dental research can be performed in 36 categories, including regenerative medical (rejectionative therapy), RevitLizing Dead Tissue, Physics and Public Health Approach.
Experts also explained how alcohol starts destroying oral health gradually with the first sip.
Dr. Ashwini Y.B. of Maulana Azad Dentics Institute Said that although it is well known that alcohol is harmful to the liver and body, this damage begins inside the mouth long ago.
Ashwini said, “Our mouth has a delicate protective layer called mucosa. Alcohol immediately dries it. This dryness weakens this layer and then gives rise to painful blisters. They make the mouth infection highly sensitive.”
The doctor further said, “Alcohol also reduces the flow of saliva – which is the natural cleaning system of the mouth. Without adequate saliva, harmful bacteria grow, infection spreads rapidly, and over time, the risk of oral cancer increases.”
Ashwini also gave strict warnings about mixing alcohol with tobacco.
The dentist said, “This fatal combination increases the risk of severe mouth diseases including cancer manifold. Unfortunately, it is a very common habit, especially in India.”
At the conference, other experts urged the public to identify and take initial warning signs such as frequent dryness, blisters or restlessness in the mouth. He emphasized that protecting oral health is not only related to brushing twice a day, but also by adopting a better lifestyle.
The three -day conference was attended by more than 600 delegates including 150 international participants from 20 countries.
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