Francesca Dusio is an Italian registered dentist with a strong international background and a passion for integrating business with dentistry working in the Oral Care industry. She graduated in Dentistry from the University of Turin, Italy and holds a Master of Science in Dental Science as well as a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. Currently, Francesca is pursuing a Master’s in Orthodontics to further enhance her expertise in dentistry.
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Francesca has developed a diverse skill set through her work as a Professional & Scientific Relations Manager at Procter & Gamble, where she focuses on scientific communication and training for sales teams. She has managed a team of Clinical Experts and organized various educational conferences, built strong relationships with universities and scientific societies.
She is dedicated to continuous learning and is passionate about improving oral health through research and education.
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Francesca has been partnering with the team at Oral-B by fact-checking and reviewing our blogs on dental health.

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1. __Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease__, when gum inflammation occurs due to plaque buildup around your teeth and gumline. 
2. __Causes of gingivitis include poor oral hygiene__, smoking, nutritional choices, certain medications, and hormonal changes. 
3. __Symptoms of gingivitis can include swelling__, irritation, tenderness of the gums, redness, bleeding (spontaneous or not) gums, and bad breath. 
4. __You can treat and prevent gingivitis__ with a good oral hygiene routine that includes brushing at least twice per day, interdental cleaning (interdental brushing and/or flossing), rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash, and regular visits to the dentist. 
5. __Gingivitis can develop into a more serious advanced form of gum disease called periodontitis.__ Periodontitis can only be treated by a dental professional. 

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