What does TOSH mean in HEALTHCARE

TOSH stands for Teaching Oral Systemic Health. It is the practice of providing patients with resources to help them learn how to improve their oral and systemic health.

TOSH educates patients on the connection between oral and systemic health, emphasizing that improved oral health leads to better overall health. The goal of TOSH is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about their health.

TOSH provides educational materials such as pamphlets, videos, surveys, questionnaires, etc., which aim to increase a patient's understanding of their individualoral care needs and how these needs may affect other aspects of their overall healthcare.

Poor dental hygiene can lead to dental caries (cavities), periodontal disease (gum disease) and other chronic bacterial infections in your mouth which can then spread through your entire body, leadingto possible risk factors such as inflammation, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or cancer. On the flip side, good dental hygiene can reduce your risk of developing any one or allof these possible risk factors simply by keeping bacteria levels low in your mouth.

Anyone looking for answers related to an individualized infection prevention plan specifically designed for managing an individual's personal oral care needs should consider participating in a TOSH program. These programs are most beneficial for people who are at high risk from dental problems due poor lifestyle habits or pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes or periodontitis (gum disease).