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Strategies to Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Mar 21, 2023

Individuals with head and neck cancer are at high risk of negative oral health effects related to recommended treatment, which frequently includes radiation.

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Improve Oral Health With Probiotic Therapy

Mar 21, 2023

This natural approach can help patients achieve oral homeostasis and maintain a balanced salivary pH.

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Innovations in Implant Therapy

Mar 21, 2023

Novel minimally invasive dental implant restorative techniques offer increased patient treatment acceptance and shortened recovery time.

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How to Determine Returning Patients

Jan 17, 2023

How do you classify a patient who has returned to a practice after 3 years?

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The Relationship Between Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Systemic Disease

Dec 2, 2022

This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium.

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Detecting Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions

Oct 20, 2022

Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment.

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The Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

Oct 20, 2022

This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease.

Perio Update

Addressing Peri-Implantitis

Sep 6, 2022

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE While implant therapy is well-known for its safety and efficacy, not all implants flourish. Whatever the cause, peri-implantitis is a serious threat to implant health and clinicians must be…

Periodontics

A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification

Aug 23, 2022

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. And for the most part, it is quite successful. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some…

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Suggestions for Patients With Sensitive Gingiva

Aug 17, 2022

One of my patients has such sensitive gingiva that her oral hygiene has really suffered. Any suggestions on what implements may help her be more successful at self-care?