Research Supports ‘Oral-gut axis’ Linking IBD and Periodontitis
A new review of over 300 studies suggests an “oral-gut-axis” linking inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and periodontitis. Patients with one condition are more likely to … more
Periodontitis
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 11)
Q: How do I stage and grade Necrotizing Periodontal Disease (NPD) and Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Diseases (PMSD)? A: NPD and PMSD fall … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 9)
Q: I am an experienced, technically-sound dental hygienist, so why do I have so many periodontitis clients that still have active disease on a three-month … more
Heavy Smokers Receive No Benefit from Periodontitis Treatment
A new study from Aarthus University explored the effect of smoking on the results of treatment for different levels of periodontitis. The research revealed that … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 8)
Q: Our hygiene team gathers for monthly chart audit meetings to align on patient treatment, but we are debating the correct diagnosis of our last … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 4)
Q: I just started using the term “nonsurgical periodontal therapy” (NSPT) when speaking to my patients, and they often ask how NSPT is different than … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 3)
Q: Can you make a dental hygiene diagnosis based on pocket depths alone? A few of my fellow hygienists insist that a 5mm pocket depth … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 13)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
ADASRI Project Leader Wins $50,000 Award for Research on Monitoring Biomarkers to Track Periodontitis
With the support of a $50,000 award from the International Association for Dental Research, a project leader with the American Dental Association Science & Research … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Classification (Part 3)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
Communicating Oral Inflammation: A Chair-Side Conversation That Can Change a Life
Have you ever said to a client during their dental hygiene appointment, “oh there is just a little bit of bleeding”? Overall, giving the client … more
Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick-Start Alzheimer’s
Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in … more
Periodontitis Staging and Grading
We are being challenged every day to grow as professionals. It is often difficult to keep up with all of the new information that seems … more
Oral Microbiome Therapy May Improve Cirrhosis Symptoms
In the treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis the standard of care traditionally has not focused on the patient’s teeth. Yet now, investigators … more
Implant Dentistry for Complete Maxillary Rehabilitation: Two Innovative Protocols
To view figures, click on figure mentions throughout the article. Patients who present with a terminal natural dentition in the maxillary arch offer both surgical … more
A “Point-by-Point” Statement on Periodontal Host-Modulation Therapy: Safety First!
Introduction Over the past several decades, dentistry has come to realize that: (a) Periodontitis is the most common progressive, chronic inflammatory disease known to mankind … more
Cellular Messengers Linked to Growth of Oral Bacteria
A new UCLA-led study provides clear evidence that cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for diseases, … more
Effectiveness of Implant Therapy Analyzed in a Swedish Population: Prevalence of Peri-implantitis
I have been placing and restoring dental implants for over 25 years and was intrigued by an article by J. Derks et al. “Effectiveness of Implant … more
World-First Dental Vaccine for Periodontitis Validated by Research
A world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has … more