Periodontics

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As a child of the ‘80s, I’m a proud Flintstones kid!Every morning, mom would hand us a colored character from our vitamin jar, ensuring we were fueling our cells with nutrition and strength.

Scientific advances and instrument efficiency are changing the way hygienists provide care.

Why clinicians must always consider the needs of individual patients and supporting research when selecting a protocol.

How you can change a patient’s mindset to improve overall outcomes.

Follow these best practices to create a more efficient and profitable office.

It’s not always easy to explain microbial dysbiosis and inflammation, so here are some strategies for talking about these concepts with your patients.

Why you should be skeptical of attention-grabbing headlines.

Periodontal experts stress the importance of gum health in older adults and other at-risk groups.

It's up to the dentist and dental hygienist to determine each patient's periodontal status at the time of visit.

Whole-body wellness is increasingly becoming a priority for patients. Here’s what dental professionals need to know about the link between periodontitis and diabetes.

Taking a look at the articles that generated the most views this year.

The new proceedings may appear confusing, but becoming familiar with them will lead to skillful dental hygiene decision-making.

As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, it's important for hygienists to understand their role as caregivers.

New research takes a look at the link between poor dental hygiene and breathing issues.

From fixing gummy smiles to concerns about gum recession, more dental patients are requesting periodontal plastic surgery for esthetic and functional purposes.

This year's meeting will feature 45 courses and more than 30 new speakers.

Hygienists often feel pressured to take shortcuts to beat the clock, but it may not be in the best interest of the patient.

Though unintentional, the prescribing patterns of dentists can contribute to allergic reactions and antibiotic overuse.

The future of digital dentistry is looking bright thanks to these technologies.

Exploring the effects of rinsing with diluted sodium hypochlorite rinse in patients with chronic periodontitis.

There seems to be some sort of link between periodontal disease and macular degeneration, but just how strong is it?

Being able to recognize and diagnose periodontal disease is critical for hygienists.

Catapult Education members evaluate this gum disease treatment device.

Using evidence-based research to explore whether this procedure is beneficial to patients.

The Slade Blade reportedly allows for more efficient removal of granulation tissue in post-extraction sockets