Thomas E. Rams, DDS, MHS, Senior Associate Dean, Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple University, discusses how poor oral health can lead to systemic manifestations.

References and Resources
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Locker D, Allen F. What do measures of ‘oral health-related quality of life’ measure? Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2007 Dec;35(6):401-11.

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