Periodontics

Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn how the AAP Dental Hygienist Recognition Program helps hygienists learn, connect, earn CE, and advance periodontal care.
October 9, 2026
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?
September 24, 2026
3D scientific illustration of bacteria and viral particles on teeth.
What those ages 18 to 21 need to know about gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may signal a hidden health problem before young adults know it.
September 23, 2026
A male dentist talks to a young woman sitting in a dental chair.
Emanate receives FDA clearance for Perio Pods
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Perio Pods is the first at-home periodontal wound dressing designed to protect tissue healing after nonsurgical gum treatment.
September 22, 2026
Product shot of Emanate Perio Pods dental tray.
These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
By Ava Barros
New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.
September 17, 2026
Dental exam tools rest on blue tissue paper next to a plastic model of teeth.
United Concordia, PDS Health launch saliva screening pilot
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The 18-month pilot program uses saliva screening to track gum disease progress and patient engagement across 125 California practices.
September 14, 2026
A smiling woman patients looks at the dentist has he prepares to examine her mouth.
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
Four intraoral dental photographs showing tooth structures and gum tissue from different angles and positions.
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
Close-up portrait of a woman with short dark hair touching her lip with her finger, revealing inflamed gums.
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
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
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
Close-up of a periodontal probe next to a patient's mouth.
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
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast promotional image, featuring a masked dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
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
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
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