The Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA) and Dentaid, a CataloniaBio & HealthTech member, hosted the fifth annual scientific dentistry symposium on 3 October, connecting over 6,000 professionals online.
The symposium dealt with preventing and restoring oral health for good overall health. 11.2% of the global population has advanced periodontitis, a gum infection that can lead to tooth loss and systemic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Participants also discussed how SARS-CoV-2 interacts in the oral cavity, protection and work methods for dentists, and evidence supporting the role antiseptics play in preventing viral infections, especially Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC).
“The mouth is one of the places where SARS-CoV-2 anchors and replicates and is a pathway for spreading it to other people. Plus, poor oral hygiene has been proven to be a risk factor associated with complications after viral infections,” explained Vanessa Blanc, head of Translational Science and Development at the Dentaid Research Centre.
Mireia Masdevall, vice-president of Dentaid, said, “We are in a time of constant challenges. At the Dentaid Research Centre, we are committed to continuing research to improve oral health.”
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