Title: Relationship between dentistry and whole body conditions

Biography:

Dr. Yoshiro Fujii is a director and chief dentist of Shin Kobe Dental Clinic. 1985:D.D.S. (Certified by Japanese Health Ministry).1989: He received Koide prize. Finished graduate school, Nagoya, Japan. and Ph.D (Aich Gakuin University Graduate school, Nagoya). 2000: Dr. Fujii began to run Shin Kobe Dental Clinic (Kobe, Japan). 2009: Fellow of the international college of acupuncture and electro-therapeutics (F.I.C.A.E). 2013,2014: 100 next era CEOs in Asia (Japan times). 2014: Editioriall board member of Savvy Science Publisher. 2015: Editorial board member of British Journal of Medical Research.. 2015: 100 Next-era Leaders in Asia (Japan times). He has written five published works in Japanese and two in English. He is an Authorization doctor of the Japan Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. Association and a director of the Japan Society of Dental Equipment. He published eleven international academic articles in English. 2014-15: He was a chair or co-chair three times in various international congresses.

Abstract

There is a close relationship between the oral and physical condition. Dentistry also influences the whole body health.  The concept of focal infection is very old, but this concept was declining as well as evolution of antibiotics. However, an infection disease of a tooth root apex or periodontitis has a harmful influence on the whole body. I will show the case of Parkinson’s disease may be caused by it. The cause of dementia is a decline of brain function. Loss of teeth or inappropriate occlusion may deteriorate brain function, so it is possible to improve dementia by occlusal treatment by means of artificial teeth etc. Focus of infection in oral area or allergy of dental materials especially metals may cause dermatitis. Occlusion (biting situation) is very fundamental concept of dentistry. However, ideal occlusion for the whole body health has not clarified yet. I believe one of the best methods to search the ideal occlusion is Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. This method is one of the muscle reflections, so it is easy and safe. This test is useful to select the biocompatible dental materials, too. Elements of dentistry which influence whole body health are variety. Recently, it is clarified that periodontitis and diabetes influence each other mutually. Sports players are required to wear the mouse guards by several sports. Occlusal condition is changed by it, therefore the quality of mouth guard influences the whole body condition or supports performance. Making ideal occlusion may promote supports performance.