Dental Terms
Understand dental terms and concepts.
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Kidney Disease
Chronic renal disease (CRD), or kidney disease, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. CRD can impact many different systems in your body. Oral health has important implications for both the diagnosis and treatment of CRD.
Author: Fluent staff • Medical review: Thomas J. Greany DDS • Last updated: 04/14/2021