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Journal of Multidisciplinary
Dental Research

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Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research

DOI: 10.38138/JMDR/v10i1.24.5

Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 31-37

Review Article

Candidiasis and Oral Health

C N Roshin1,∗, Hiba Hamza2, H S Suhana3, T S Bastian4, Anjali Sudhakaran5, Manickam Selvamani4

1Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe, 673310, U.T of Puducherry, India
24th year BDS Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe, 673310, U.T of Puducherry, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe, 673310, U.T of Puducherry, India
4Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe, 673310, U.T of Puducherry, India
5Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe, 673310, U.T of Puducherry, India

Received Date:11 March 2024, Accepted Date:05 June 2024, Published Date:22 July 2024

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Abstract

Candidiasis, primarily caused by Candida albicans, poses significant oral health concerns. This review highlights its clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and management strategies. Predisposing factors include poor oral hygiene and systemic conditions like HIV/AIDS and diabetes. Clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic colonization to symptomatic mucosal infections, with complications such as denture stomatitis. Diagnostics encompass clinical examination and various laboratory methods, guiding tailored treatment with topical or systemic antifungals. Prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors are crucial. Despite challenges like antifungal resistance, interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers is essential for the effective management of oral candidiasis and its impact on overall health.

Keywords: Candidiasis; Candida albicans; Oral health; Diagnostics; Antifungals; Prevention strategies

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