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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is (OR 2.3; cryptococcosis and candidiasis (OR 1.4;, and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia with hairy leukoplakia (OR 1.6;. Mean CD4 count was also less. Conclusions:The results suggest a definite relationship in occurrence of oral lesions and opportunistic infections among HIV-infected patients.

Naturopathy system -a complimentary and alternative aid in dentistry -a review". ABSTRACT: Coined by Dr. John Scheel, Henry Lindlahr crediting him as "father of Naturopathy", Naturopathy system of Medicine is a system of healing science stimulating the body's inherent power to regain health with the help of five great elements of nature. Naturopathy provides not only a simple practical approach to the management of disease, but a firm theoretical basic which is applicable to all holistic medical care and by giving attention to the foundations of health; also offers a more economical frame work for the medicine of future generation. Naturopathy is an approach to healing using "natural" means such as diet and lifestyle. For treatment, it primarily stresses on correcting all the factors involved and allowing the body to recover itself. In dentistry, various modalities are available therefore, supporting dental treatment. For the same purpose, this paper is intended to have an overview of other dental treatment modalities available via i.e. Naturotherapy.