Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Non-Invasive Treatment with Perio Protect
On this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus episode we are joined by Charissa Wood, RDH who tells us about the oral systemic connection and how Perio Protect helps her patients achieve optimal oral health. Charissa highlights patient communication and compliance strategies and shares with us some of her … [Read more...] about Non-Invasive Treatment with Perio Protect
The impact of non-surgical therapy of periodontal disease on surrogate markers for cardiovascular disease: A literature review – Science Sunday
The impact of non-surgical therapy of periodontal disease on surrogate markers for cardiovascular disease: A literature review Periodontal medicine is a newly emerging field of periodontal research. It focuses on the correlation between chronic periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis, and several … [Read more...] about The impact of non-surgical therapy of periodontal disease on surrogate markers for cardiovascular disease: A literature review – Science Sunday
Perio Protocols Using Lasers, Adjunctive Therapy, And Homecare with Amber Auger, RDH – Episode 232
Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues to indulge her love for and fascination with all things perio by interviewing a fellow hygienist who’s trained on advanced periodontal tools that Michelle only wishes she could get her hands on. Amber Auger, RDH, is a speaker, professional … [Read more...] about Perio Protocols Using Lasers, Adjunctive Therapy, And Homecare with Amber Auger, RDH – Episode 232
Role of Periodontal Therapy in Management of Common Complex Systemic Diseases and Conditions: An Update – Science Sunday
Role of Periodontal Therapy in Management of Common Complex Systemic Diseases and Conditions: An Update The link between oral disease and systemic disease has been widely studied. Poor oral health has been associated with multiple systemic conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, … [Read more...] about Role of Periodontal Therapy in Management of Common Complex Systemic Diseases and Conditions: An Update – Science Sunday
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy Multiple clinical trials have shown the efficacy of scaling and root planning as a treatment to reduce bacteria load in periodontally involved patients. In addition, some adjunctive antimicrobial … [Read more...] about Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Adherence to Supportive Periodontal Treatment: Science Sunday
Adherence to Supportive Periodontal Treatment Periodontal disease is a chronic disease that must be maintained, currently, there is no cure. Maintenance requires keeping a healthy balance of the oral ecosystem by eliminating bacterial plaque. For long-term efficacy, this must be achieved daily. … [Read more...] about Adherence to Supportive Periodontal Treatment: Science Sunday
Nonsurgical Therapy for Teeth and Implants – When and Why?: Science Sunday
Nonsurgical therapy for teeth and implants – when and why? Determining the proper protocol for periodontally involved patients can feel overwhelming at times. Until the mid-1980s surgical periodontal therapy was included for all periodontally involved patients. So much so that it was considered … [Read more...] about Nonsurgical Therapy for Teeth and Implants – When and Why?: Science Sunday
