Oral Diseases Associated with Gastrointestinal Disorders

Abstract

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health status of the oral cavity, it also strongly integrates with other areas of medicine, as the health of the oral cavity may influence the health condition of other organs of the body. The gastrointestinal system, in particular, can be influenced by the oral cavity, as the oral cavity serves as an initial entrance to the gastrointestinal tract. Oral and gastrointestinal diseases can affect each other. The major role of the oral cavity is biting, chewing and mixing of food particles with saliva to form 'bolus' ready for swallowing and passing through the pharynx and the esophagus to the stomach. Dentists and gastroenterologists anticipated to recognize and diagnose oral and gastric conditions associated with gastrointestinal system beginning from the oral cavity. The aim of the current review is to describe the oral manifestations of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases which are important in the screening of GI disorders which may otherwise be undiagnosed. The review includes peptic ulcer diseases, gastroesophageal reflux disease, coeliac disease, Inflammatory bowel diseases and syndromes affecting both the GI system and oral cavity.

Can children’s oral hygiene and sleep routines be compromised during the COVID‐19 pandemic?

“…The level of oral hygiene impacts significantly on the oral microbiome 32 . H Pylori bacteria is responsible for several diseases of the lower digestive tract, such as chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric carcinoma 33,34 . This bacterium can be found in biofilm and saliva, and its presence in the oral cavity might contribute to reinfection and gastrointestinal treatment failure 33 .…”

“…H Pylori bacteria is responsible for several diseases of the lower digestive tract, such as chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric carcinoma 33,34 . This bacterium can be found in biofilm and saliva, and its presence in the oral cavity might contribute to reinfection and gastrointestinal treatment failure 33 . Regular plaque control and improving oral health status plays an important role in reducing and preventing rate of recurrence of H Pylori 35 .…”

“…33,34 This bacterium can be found in biofilm and saliva, and its presence in the oral cavity might contribute to reinfection and gastrointestinal treatment failure. 33 Regular plaque control and improving oral health status plays an important role in reducing and preventing rate of recurrence of H Pylori. 35 There seems to be an association between sleep-related breathing disorders and gastrointestinal symptoms among children, 36 but also the occurrence of gastrointestinal disease can impact sleep quality.…”