Periodontal disease has been associated with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Little is known regarding any association with periodontal disease and emotional brain disorders such as depression and anxiety. In a meta-analysis published in 2021 in the Journal of Clinical … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Emotional Disorders: A Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Familial & Cyclic Neutropenia”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease highlighting familial and cyclic neutropenia! Quotes: “These are … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Familial & Cyclic Neutropenia”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade C”
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 C for a patient. Quotes: “Anytime that a patient is diagnosed with active periodontitis, we are going to grade the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade C”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade B”
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 B for a patient. Quotes: “We should start by placing all patients into grade B, and if there are modifiers that move … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade B”
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 “AAP 2017 Classification System – Current Grading Parameters”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses some of the parameters that we use currently, when we're looking at grading guidelines. Quotes: “We all know that if new patient shows up in the practice without their previous charting or … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Current Grading Parameters”
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease There is no question that the accumulation of dental plaque leads to gingivitis, which can then progress to periodontal disease. Management of plaque is a key element in preventing periodontal disease. In … [Read more...] about Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Grading”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the AAP grades of periodontitis. Quotes: “ Grading allows us the opportunity to take a look at what we understand with regards to various types of recognized risk factors and how those … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Grading”
