Periodontics

This diode laser combines power with versatility and dual-wavelength design.

Demand for registered dental hygienists is likely to continue to grow, especially with an aging population that requires more involved dental care.

In this 3-part series, we examine the history and evolution of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

The app is an education tool that engages patients by allowing them to discover the extent of their periodontitis.

In this 3-part series, we examine the history and evolution of nonsurgical periodontal therapy by taking a deep dive into scaling and root planing.

It is vital to discuss the dental hygienist’s role when it comes to teaching patients about mouth-body connections.

Why educating patients about the oral-systemic link is essential and which tools and strategies can help dental professionals connect with their patients in this critical oral health area.

This study demonstrates the importance of certain cells in the mouth in protecting against disease caused by oral bacteria.

This mobile app automates staging and grading data to assist clinicians in treatment planning for periodontitis.

This partnership between Pacific Dental Services and the American Diabetes Association aims to expand access and education on the link between oral health and diabetes.

The MyPerioHealth app will allow perio patients to keep track of their disease and to communicate with dental professionals on progress.

This post-pandemic success guide is written to help patients improve the most important areas of their lives.

The technology of Bola AI can be utilized to make things easier and more efficient for dental hygienists.

This new partnership will instruct trainees on how to best utilize the AIRFLOW Master units to remove biofilm and better assist patients.

The artificial intelligence company Pearl has been granted a patent for its dental radiology device Second Opinion.

New research may demonstrate that machine learning tools can help identify those at risk for tooth loss.

New research explains why gum disease and poor oral hygiene could potentially predict COVID-19 more so than other risk factors.

A new study has identified a potential antibody for a gene that can stimulate tooth growth.

A team of researchers have discovered the reason why teeth may be sensitive to the cold by looking at the molecular and cellular levels.

Missing teeth have been a problem throughout human history, but before the invention of the dental implant, the options to replace a tooth were not quite as effective or attractive.

The new education platform aims to help dental professionals to enhance their periodontal and implant skills while promoting the adoption of dental lasers.

A slideshow profiling some of the potentially harmful organisms making their home in the human oral cavity.

Soft and hard tissue and patient habits make periodontal disease a multifaceted challenge.

How diagnostics and preventive measures are fueling periodontal treatment acceptance among patients.

Researchers from University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry believe they've found the way the body connects its response to gum disease to its response to other systemic inflammatory issues.

With research suggesting oral health might be related to the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) complications, dental professionals might be able to help with prevention and disease management.

For the first time, researchers have shown that a unicellular parasite commonly found in the mouth plays a role in both severe tissue inflammation and tissue destruction. The study may improve the treatment of periodontitis.

Knowing when periodontal maintenance is needed versus prophy will help deliver the best oral care for your patients.