This is part one of a two-part series in with Katrina Sanders in which she discusses the responses to a case posted on Instagram. The case, which we have all experienced, involved whether or not SRP was necessary for a patient with pocketing but no bone loss. What do you do? You listen to Katrina … [Read more...] about Pt1 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
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 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 – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about necrotizing periodontal diseases. Quotes: “If any of you have ever treated a patient that has a necrotizing periodontal disease, you'll never forget it. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium. Quotes: “Help me out, Dad. What is the percentage of individuals who have moderate to severe gingivitis? And that number … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
