90% Of the worlds population has a risk for any type of oral disease.

-oral health relates to overall health, contributes to a healthy life and improves quality of life and social and labour relations of the population

-oral disease can cause, among other pathologies, heart infection, arterial occlusion, angina pectoris or preterm birth

-the Government’s commitment tocitizens and associations, along with the coordinated work of physicians and dentists; key to improve health

Madrid, March of 2013.- on the occasion of the day world of oral health that took place this year on March 20 under the theme healthy teeth for a healthy life ”, the General Council and the official dental colleges of Spain, together with the international Dental Federation (FDI) recommend to all professionalsGovernments, associations, and in general to all citizens who consider Oral health as inseparable part of overall health.

In this regard, it should be noted that – at the systemic level – the presence of large amount of bacteria in the mouth makes that these can pass into the blood and affect other parts of the body, and may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as endocarditis (heart infection).

On the other hand, some studies suggest that certain chronic types of periodontal diseases (gum diseases) may have relation to arterial occlusion, angina pectoris, premature births or low weight of babies at birth; While tooth loss before the age of 35 could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s.

As for patients with uncontrolled glucose importantly presenting a higher risk of developing periodontal disease and tooth loss. Moreover, HIV or AIDS could lead to more infections in the oral mucosa than usual in a healthy person.

Also, in addition to the crucial role that plays good oral, dental and gingival health on general health, also helps to improve the quality of life, work and social relations, and lowers, pictures of pain and discomfort of the population. However, in many countries, the burden of oral disease and its devastating costs to families continue to be underestimated, and worldwide, 90% of the population is subject to the risk of any type of disease, dental caries, periodontal disease and oral cancer.

For these reasons, the world oral health day provides a unique opportunity to improve the knowledge about oral health and encourage families, associations and Governments to take appropriate measures to reduce the incidence of this type of pathology.

At the same time, offers physicians, dentists and other professionals an excellent platform for action, which is of vital importance because working is possible to more efficiently prevent the epidemic of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth loss, and help people to have good health throughout his life.

The General Council recalls that the first phase of oral health always begins by individual commitment to prevention, based primarily on a few good habits of brushing and regular visits to the dentist, and that the dentist is the optional reference in providing the most appropriate available treatments to get a good oral health.