title: Medications as a risk factor for caries and periodontal disease.
abstract: Since our population is aging, patients will present to our offices with more medications than in the past. Although these medications may benefit their general health, they may adversely affect their dental health. Although most medications discussed increase the risk for caries and periodontal disease, a few may actually decrease the risk.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Ciancio
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000139:chemically induced; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000737:chemistry / Q000503:physiopathology; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D019338:Polypharmacy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012463:Saliva / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D012636:Secretory Rate / Q000187:drug effects