This protocol focuses on modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures.

Detecting syphilis early is integral to its successful treatment.

In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium.

What are your thoughts regarding the use of antioxidants, such as green tea, to manage periodontal diseases?

The use of systemic antibiotics can be a helpful adjunct in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

This growing problem needs to be addressed across all health care fields.