Periodontics

Searching for more effective ways to effectively treat periodontal disease in your practice? Check out this free, on-demand webinar sponsored by Biolase: How to Attain Periodontal Success with the YSGG Wavelength for the General Practitioner.

Perio Protect, LLC, will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., at Green Valley Ranch April 25 to 26.

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes a vanguard discussion about health inequalities within periodontal disease prevalence in the United States.

Want to know what to do with all the data you’ve been collecting from perio charting? Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, explains.

Want to grow your practice and save lives at the same time? Then make sure you don't miss any periodontal disease diagnoses in your patients.

Dr. Jill Wade and Donna Starford, RDH, of Stonebriar Smile Design in Frisco, Texas, received the Orkos Award for professional excellence treating a patient at high risk for periodontal disease. Prescription Perio Trays® helped play a major role in this patient's success.

One clinician’s view on this customizable method to fit the needs of individual patients who are working to battle biofilm.

Part of a larger set of web-based clinical modules called Dental Symphony, ePerioCare is an advanced periodontal charting app that lets dentists easily chart, view historical reports, analyze patient progress, and more.

Scientific evidence linking type 2 diabetes with a greater risk of periodontitis continues to increase. The December 2012 volume of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice includes a study showing individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibited an even stronger association with risk of periodontitis.

Increase the quality and quantity of non-surgical periodontal services your office provides with the 6-hour DVD seminar Perio Therapeutics and Beyond.  

The way you treat your patients is changing. Gone are the days of simply fixing a cracked tooth and moving on to the next case. These days, you’re expected to look at your patients more comprehensively, to treat them as a whole rather than as components.

The Set-Up “Tobacco use has been associated with a variety of diseases including periodontal diseases. In this article, Dr. Ryder addresses ways in which the dental team can play a significant role in improving the patient’s overall health,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead

In its scientific statement published online in Circulation on April 18, The American Heart Association (AHA) confirmed that observational studies to date support an association between periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease independent of known cofounders. The Association does not, however, support a causative relationship.

In this live CDA video interview, Executive Editor Stan Goff talks with American Academy of Periodontology Past President Dr. Donald S. Clem, DDS, about the recent news linking periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases.

Research presented by the American Association of Dental Research shows that periodontal treatment and appropriate dental care can help lower the medical costs for diabetic patients.

Millennium Dental Technologies, creator of FDA-cleared LANAP® protocol for the treatment of moderate to severe gum disease and the digital dental laser PerioLase MVP-7, presented periodontal clinical dat

THE TEAM Bringing together a variety of voices for the best advice and big ideas. Team members Dr. Peter Cabrera (Lead) Dr. Mark Ryder Dr. Richard Huot

It is now well known in the health professions and in the general media that diabetes is one of the major public health concerns in the United States.

The take-aways Treatment planning should involve the entire team, including the patient, lab technicians and specialists. Today, there are plenty of high-tech options to help you get your patients to the smile they want. You have more control than ever before.

Barcelona, 16 July 2010: A newly created award recognizing significant contributions to research in Periodontology has been presented to two renowned researchers, Professors Martha Somerman and Ulf Wikesjö, at the 88th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research in Barcelona.  

THE SET-UP “As the evidence mounts in the area of oral-systemic links, the dental profession will need to become more involved in sorting out the relevant clinical information and determine what is appropriate for dental practice. In this article, Patti DiGangi explores an interesting theory.” -Dr. Peter Cabrera, Team Lead

It's time to come together. With everything we know and are learning about the oral-systemic link, dentistry can no longer be the missing piece of to the health care puzzle, an entity separate from the rest of the health care team. That simply isn't good enough for your patients. You have to become involved in your patients' overall health, and that means building relationships with their medical doctors.

One of the photos in Dr. Cabrera's exhibit. Photo courtesy of Dr. Peter Cabrera Dentistry isn’t Dr. Peter Cabrera’s only passion. Photography is another important part of this Chicago-based periodontist’s life, and has been since he, at 9-years-old, saw for himself what light can do to a print

The Set-Up “Nutrition plays a key role in periodontal health and healing. Many issues in this field remain unsolved. In this article, Dr. Ryder explores some aspects of nutrition and periodontics.,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead

Year after year, survey after survey, DPR’s readers affirm that when it comes to choosing new dental products for their dental practices, colleague recommendations are vital. Here, we provide space for dental professionals-like you and your team-to reflect on the products they see making a difference.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Dr. Reid Winick just returned from Madison, Wisconsin, where dental leaders from all over the country convened over the weekend to hold the founding meeting for the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).

THE SET-UP “Gingival recession is one of the most prevalent periodontal pathologies. In this article we examine the different contributing factors to be considered for an accurate diagnosis." -Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, team lead

The Set-Up “With the emergence of new clinical data, health care professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the interrelationship of oral and systemic disease. In this article, Dr. Kelly Blodgett considers the possible connection of different inflammatory diseases,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead

The Set-Up “The field of Periodontology is dynamic, and the role of the different practitioners is rapidly evolving. It is important for dentists and hygienists to stay on top of the latest research and trends. In this excellent review, Dr. Ryder examines the topic of prevalence of periodontitis from a public health and practical clinical perspective.