Health has been described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as follows:
”health comprise complete physical and social well-being and is not merely the absence of disease”
(World Health Organization 1946)
According to World Health Organization, oral health is the overall health of teeth and tooth- upporting tissues, and oral soft tissues, with the aim of fulfilling physiological functioning
of the masticatory organ for chewing, phonation and esthetics.
The US the Department of Health defined the health as oral
“standard of health of the oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialize without active disease, discomfort or
embarrassment and which contributes to general well-being”
(US Department of Health, 2000).
Oral health is integral to general health and should not be considered in isolation.
Oral disease has detrimental effects on an individual’s physical and psychological well-
being and it reduces quality of life.
(Departamentul de Sănătate al SUA, 2000).
Oral health is not only important to person’s appearance and sense of well-being, but also to person’s overall health. Dental caries is the most common cause of the disturbances of
normal functions in the oral cavity, respectively it is a lack of preventive and curative measures.
Gingivitis represents another serious problem for oral health. Data have shown a high prevalence of gingivitis among children. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums,
which may also affect the bone supporting the teeth, and may be followed with periodontitis. The role of dental plaque, respectively of the periopathogenic bacteria, has been considered as the most important factor in occurrence of caries and gum diseases.
Plaque is a sticky colorless film of bacteria (biofilm) that constantly builds up, thickens and hardens on the teeth. If it is not removed by daily brushing and flossing, this plaque may harden into tartar and may contribute to inflammation and infections in the gums. Plaque is an important prerequisite in aethiology of caries because acid is generated within its
substance to such an extent that enamel may be demineralised.
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