According to the CDC, periodontal disease is more common among men than women with 56.4% being affected.1 A case-control study published in April 2021 in the journal Oral Disease aimed to “compare the prevalence of chronic periodontitis between men who had semen abnormalities and those who … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger to talk about Perio. Dr. Geisinger dives into the referral process highlighting when to treat, vs. when to refer to a specialist. Special thank you to Paradise Dental … [Read more...] about Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade A for a patient. Quotes: “Some clinicians do get in the habit of grading all patients. That is not necessarily a … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Traumatic Lesions”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH looks at patients specifically who present with non dental biofilm induced gingivitis associated with traumatic lesions or hypersensitivity reactions. Quotes: “These are going to be patients that may have … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Traumatic Lesions”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses patients that present with a gingival manifestation associated with viral origin. Quotes: “Speaking of fever, another very common viral condition that we can see in the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses genetic or developmental disorders and infections that can affect a gingival lesion. Quotes: “Now, the main piece that I want you to know about this is that when a patient presents with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses systemic or modifying factors for patients that present with dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “What we're really talking about is the fact that in addition, these individuals present with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Local [Predisposing Factors]”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses predisposing factors to dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “I want to be very clear, this is when biofilm levels have begun to build up. And if we do not see any … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Local [Predisposing Factors]”