Disorders of the oral cavity

Abstract

Healthy People 2020 lists oral health as one of its top nine health indicators [1]. Diseases of the oral cavity can have a significant impact on the overall health of the individual patient. The mouth can provide a window to the body. Disease in the mouth can cause systemic disease such as endocarditis, make chronic disease management such as diabetes more difficult, or provide clues to the timely diagnosis of systemic disease [2].