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
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”
Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical evidence supports a potential link between inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional studies have postulated a possible link between periodontal pathogens and Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a systematic review published in 2017 found a significant association between periodontal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Orange Complex Bacteria”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through orange complex bacteria! Quotes: “Fusobacterium nucleatum is the predominant bacteria present in preterm births in humans with periodontal disease and Fusobacterium … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Orange Complex Bacteria”
