Periodontal Disease: A Veiled Epidemic with Nascent Public Health Approach
Siddharthan Selvaraj
Published: January 31, 2022
DOI: 10.55162/MCDS.01.006
Abstract
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition which affects and damages the tissues that supports and surround the tooth, it is seen among 15 to 20 % of population around the globe [1]. Periodontal disease can also be considered as epidemic based on its prevalence. To add upon, severity of this oral condition haven’t been spoken for years [2].