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Improving patient recovery following SRP
By
Maryam Shamuel, RDH
,
Dr. Ben Alvarez
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
By
Ava Barros
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
This periodontist says 'cleaning by feel' isn't enough
By
Kevin Henry
Dr. Lee Sheldon explains why feel-based root cleaning falls short and the approach that drives periodontal healing.
August 24, 2026
Premier Dental now exclusive U.S. distributor of PerioStom
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PerioStom uses chitosan microspheres to form a protective barrier in the periodontal pocket after scaling and root planing.
August 19, 2026
RDHs are divided on the 5-mm pocket, so what do we do about it?
By
Kevin Henry
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says familiarity with a patient shouldn't impede hygienists from exploring what may silently be driving gum disease.
August 18, 2026
When SRP doesn't resolve the inflammation, here's what to ask next
By
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A site that keeps bleeding after scaling and root planing (SRP) is information and deserves a different question, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 17, 2026
These hydrogels appear to show promise for gum disease
By
Ava Barros
Using AI, researchers identified two hydrogels as prime candidates for localized gum disease treatment.
July 20, 2026
3 things every practice should be doing with AAP staging and grading
By
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Staging tells you how bad it is. Grading tells you where it's going, and most practices skip that step. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, explains how to fix that.
June 25, 2026
This gum health intervention may cut the risk of stroke
By
Ava Barros
New evidence links gum care and routine dental habits to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.
April 28, 2026
This may be a game changer for aggressive gum disease
By
Ava Barros
New research suggests genetically modifying a bacterium linked to gum disease may limit tissue damage.
March 17, 2026
Another way gum disease germs may ravage the body
By
Ava Barros
Gum disease bacteria may be doing damage far beyond the mouth, and the effects could be serious for millions of women.
March 12, 2026
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
By
Ava Barros
Using certain nutritional supplements, paired with scaling and root planing, may benefit patients with periodontitis.
March 5, 2026
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