Periodontics: Page 36

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

Stepping forward into growth

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

As a periodontist, Dr. Alvin Danenberg was taught that dental plaque should be removed. But as he has learned, the real key to treating your patients is to help them address the underlying causes and them learn what changes they need to move forward in their health.

May 1, 2018

How to take action to reduce periodontal disease

By Lori Roniger

How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.

April 30, 2018

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Steven Daniel

By Tony Edwards

Dr. Steven Daniel has combined serving his patients with professional leadership throughout his career. Currently serving as president of the American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Daniel talked with DrBicuspid.com about upcoming academy publications that will affect treatment of peri-implantitis and other periodontal diseases, plus the use of technology in a practice.

April 29, 2018

Study: Oral hygiene can aid heart attack recovery

By Tony Edwards

Can good oral hygiene help your patients recover from a heart attack? The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also inhibited blood vessel healing in a study presented at the recent Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology congress.

April 23, 2018

OHA report: State of oral health is mixed for seniors

By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards

The state of dental care for older Americans is mixed, according to a new report from Oral Health America (OHA). While 25 U.S. states received a poor overall score on key oral health performance measures, the number of people covered by community water fluoridation increased from 2016 to 2018.

April 17, 2018

Investigating the link between gut and gum health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Inflammatory bowel disease doesn't sound much like an oral health issue, but studies show a possible link between this and gum health. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg would like to know more about this relationship, so rather than just read about it, he's in the process of creating a double-blind, randomized clinical study. Curious? Read on to see how your practice might be able to help.

April 17, 2018

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