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Periodontics: Page 34
Dr. D. Walter Cohen dies
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
D. Walter Cohen, DDS, died on June 29 at age 91. Dr. Cohen was dean emeritus of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and former president of the Medical College of Pennsylvania.
July 2, 2018
Patient conversations go beyond oral health
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that he is fortunate to have patients who are willing to ask him detailed questions about both their oral and overall health. Recently, he had a patient ask about intermittent fasting as this patient wanted to lose a little weight. Dr. Danenberg recounts this example of how a dental practice can offer more than just care of the oral cavity.
June 28, 2018
New AAP staging system aims to improve perio treatment
By
Tony Edwards
A new staging and grading system for periodontitis and classifying peri-implant diseases and conditions is one of the highlights of a publication on June 21 from an international workshop on periodontal disease by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
June 21, 2018
How a flow chart can help your practice
By
Jen Butler, MEd
Is there a way to help your office improve patient and communication, get your team members all on the same clinical page, and improve your bottom line? Practice management consultant Jen Butler suggests to many of her clients that they use a perio flow chart to help. In her latest column, she outlines the benefits these charts can bring to your practice.
June 13, 2018
Why do we have more tooth decay now?
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
The question of why there are more tooth decay and gum disease now than in the past isn't an easy one to answer, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He tells his patients that while flossing and brushing are crucial, other factors are just as important.
June 12, 2018
Green tea mouthwash may help patients with gingivitis
By
Theresa Pablos
Green tea-based mouthwashes may rival chlorhexidine for some patients, a systematic review found. Patients with plaque-induced gingivitis who used a green tea-based mouthwash had plaque and gingival markers that were similar to those of patients who used chlorhexidine.
June 12, 2018
How to flag ailing peri-implant tissue before it's too late
By
Lori Roniger
Peri-implant tissue quality has typically been evaluated in a binary fashion -- either an implant is failing or it's not. But a method that focuses on peri-implant tissue stability and detects early signs of deterioration could be useful. Enter the peri-implant tissue score, a long-term monitoring tool designed for general dental practices.
June 5, 2018
Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men
By
Lori Roniger
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link.
June 3, 2018
2 questions may accurately identify oral health problems
By
Theresa Pablos
A simple, two-question survey appears to accurately identify adults with oral health problems, according to researchers from New York. The survey may be the first step to helping nondental providers refer high-risk adults to dentists for proper evaluation.
May 31, 2018
Why aren't perio risk assessment tools more widely used?
By
Lori Roniger
Dental practitioners in solo and small group practices don't widely use periodontal disease risk assessment tools even though they say they're open to using them, according to a new study. Researchers delved into the reasons why and provided recommendations for overcoming barriers to their use.
May 30, 2018
Is biohacking the answer?
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
The term biohacking has come into vogue, whether referring to foods and drinks, supplements, technology, or the numerous genetic tests on the market. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg keeps an open mind about possible advances but wonders if some less complicated solutions might exist.
May 29, 2018
5 common clinical problems in your aging patients
By
Niveditha Rajagopalan, DMD
Demographic studies and everyday evidence tell you that your patient population is aging. But treating these patients requires knowing what health issues they are facing. Dr. Niveditha Rajagopalan looks at five common clinical issues these patients may be experiencing and how you can accommodate them in your practice.
May 8, 2018
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