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  • Nicole Fortune, RDH, MBA
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  • Timothy J. Hempton, DDS

Perio Articles

Strategies to Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

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

Improve Oral Health With Probiotic Therapy

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

Innovations in Implant Therapy

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

The Relationship Between Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Systemic Disease

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

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