Oral Infectious Diseases

1.  Oral Infectious Diseases

• Introduction

v   Unique Features of Oral Cavity

• Saliva
• Gatekeeper

v  Infections Unique to the Oral Cavity

• Periodontitis
• Peri-implantitis
• Dental Caries
• Pulpitis/Periapical Periodontitis
• Opportunistic Mucosal Infections

v    Unique Infectious Diseases Research Opportunities Using the Oral Cavity As a Model Opportunistic Infections in the Medically Compromised

v   Prevention and Control of Oral Infectious Diseases

• Background

• Cleanliness and Physical Removal of Pathogenic Bacteria

• Block Transmission/Acquisition of Pathogens

• Physical Barriers Between Host and Pathogen

• Control Environment Conditions That Favor Virulence

• Early Detection

• Biological Modifiers

• Antibiotics/Antimicrobial/Chemotherapy

• Vaccines

• Education/Behavior Modification

v    Research Needs, Opportunities and Recommendations

• Prevention and Control of Oral Infectious Diseases

• Need Opportunities Recommendation

2.   First Encounters: Transmission of Infectious Oral Diseases From Mother to Child

v  The Link Between Oral Microbes and Low Birth Weight

v  Transmitting Infection, Transferring Immunity

• Targets of Colostrum/Breast Milk Secretory IGA

• Nonantibody Defenses in Colostrum/Breast Milk

v   The Lifelong Growth of Oral Microbes

v   All in the Family

v   Conclusion: The Prospect Ahead

• For Additional Information
• Resources
• Organizations

3. Oral Opportunistic Infections: Link to Systemic Diseases Chronic Degenerative Diseases Diabetes Mellitus Heart Disease

v   Preterm Low Birth Weight Babies .

4. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

v    Oral Lesions

• Anti-HIV Action

• Binding Site Identified

• Macrophages: HIV Reservoirs

5. Biofilms, Microbial Ecology and Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek

6. Infection and Immunity

7. The A, B, C, D and E of Viral Hepatitis

v The Five Types of Hepatitis

v    Diagnosis

v    Treatment

v    Conclusion

• For Additional Information

8. AIDS Research

v Oral Transmission of HIV: Discussion

v Oral Transmission of HIV: Recommendations

• Natural History and Epidemiology

• Etiology and Pathogenesis

• Behavioral and Social Science Research

• Therapeutics

v Opportunistic Infections: Discussion

v Opportunistic Infections: Recommendations

• Etiology and Pathogenesis

• Viral Pathogens

• Bacterial Pathogens

• Fungal Pathogens

• Therapeutics

v Mucosal Immunity and Vaccines: Recommendations

• Therapeutics: Discussion