Die Theorie der Fokalinfektion Ein Historischer Rückblick

For over 100 years, possible interrelations between dental infections and systemic diseases have impacted clinical dentistry and millions of patients. As science advanced, the focal infection theory lost credence; however, it has recently seen a revival sparked by questionable science, charlatanism, and social media. This presentation highlights a brief history of this theory and the clinical practices that result from it.