Periodontics: Page 47

The new gingival inflammation code: Part 1 -- Opportunity or chaos?

By Patti DiGangi, RDH

There have been very few times in the history of dentistry that a single innovation or technology has been the catalyst for radically changing the game. This is one of those times. However, as Patti DiGangi writes, this game-changer isn't a high-tech gadget. It's an insurance code.

November 29, 2016

Study finds 99% of obese kids have inflamed gums

By Theresa Pablos

The vast majority of overweight and obese children show signs of gingivitis, according to a study in Diabetes Care. While the study was relatively small, the authors highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care for children with excess body fat.

November 17, 2016

Interleukin Genetics increases revenues for Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics reported a significant increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2016 compared with the same quarter of 2015.

November 14, 2016

Dental Excellence Awards nominating ending soon

By Tony Edwards

Join hundreds of your peers and colleagues in participating in the nominations process for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards. You only have until midnight on November 18 to make your voice heard and help honor researchers, companies, educators, and institutions that make dentistry stand out.

November 10, 2016

The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Over the last month, companies have introduced a nasal anesthetic, a scanner, a handpiece, toothpastes, loupes, and more. Here's a look at the latest new products recently launched from St. Renatus, Brasseler USA, 3M, and others.

November 6, 2016

Interleukin Genetics launches new inflammation management program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics has released a new inflammation management program for patients at elevated risk for severe periodontitis.

November 2, 2016

2016 Dental Excellence Awards nominating continues

By Tony Edwards

The nominating process continues for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for dentistry's most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Best New Operatory Product, and more. There are eight categories in all.

November 2, 2016

Are periodontitis patients at risk for atrial fibrillation?

By Tony Edwards

Are patients with periodontitis more likely to be at risk for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter? In the first population-based study to look at a possible link between periodontitis and atrial fibrillation, researchers from Taiwan report results that may have implications for your patients.

October 31, 2016

ADA vote allows specialists to practice outside specialty

By Donna Domino

Specialists will be able to practice outside their announced specialty, according to a resolution approved by the ADA House of Delegates during the 2016 annual meeting. The change was expected after a U.S. judge ruled earlier in 2016 that a Texas regulation barring dentists from advertising themselves as "specialists" was unconstitutional.

October 31, 2016

New DentalCodeology book covers gingivitis CDT code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The latest installment of the DentalCodeology minibook series focuses on the new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for gingivitis treatment.

October 20, 2016

Beating the beast of dental disease

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Creating a program to help your patients to improve their oral health and understand the biological causes of dental disease sounds intimidating. But periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg has such a program that contains five simple and effective steps. Read on to see how to bring this program to your office.

October 18, 2016

2016 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins

By Tony Edwards

The DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards are once again open for nominations, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for dentistry's most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Best New Operatory Product, and more. There are eight categories in all.

October 9, 2016

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