The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care by Michael Glick, 312 pp, ISBN 978-0-86715-650-8

This comprehensive guide, written by distinguished experts in oral medicine, periodontology, epidemiology, and microbiology, synthesizes the latest scientific evidence on the associations between oral infections and systemic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, pulmonary disease, inflammation, obesity, and pregnancy complications. It also explores cutting-edge topics like infectious disease screening, bioinformatics, targeted cancer therapies, and salivary diagnostics, helping clinicians critically evaluate research and apply findings to patient care. With 312 pages and 117 mostly color illustrations, this book is an essential resource for dental professionals aiming to integrate oral and general health.