Periodontology

Association between chronic periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis: a hospital-based case–control study

Abstract Rosamma Joseph, Sreeraj Rajappan, Sameera G. Nath and Binoy J. Paul  RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-2284-1 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic periodontitis are the most common chronic inflammatory diseases with remarkable pathological and clinical similarities. A lot of similarities exist between RA and periodontitis at cellular and molecular levels. The relationship between these two chronic inflammatory diseases is still unclear. This case–control study … Read more

More U.S. periodontists offering IV sedation

By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor Dr.Bicuspid January 4, 2012 — The concerted efforts of U.S. dental schools to offer more IV sedation training for periodontists have had a significant impact on the profession, according to the results of a survey published in the Journal of Periodontology (November 28, 2011).  About half of all periodontists currently provide IV sedation, and recent … Read more

Formulated with Edible Clay, New Advanced Gum Healing Mineral Toothpaste Introduced

From Cosmetic Dentistry News It goes without saying that some enterprising marketer will put this material in Play-Doh and plastercine (do they still manufacture plactercine?)… Zion Health, a San Francisco-based company specializing in natural clay minerals cosmetic and hygienic products has announced ClayBrite toothpaste will now be available for purchase at Noah’s Natural Health Food … Read more

The house of blue lights

From Dental Tribune November 24, 2011 BOSTON, Mass.,USA: The Forsyth Institute in Boston has signed an exclusive licencing agreement with a U.S.-based start-up for the commercialisation of a recently patented blue-light based technology for use in dentistry. Under the terms of the contract,Lexington-based PhotOral will be allowed to support the development and marketing of an … Read more

Periodontists Worldwide Excited About Research Data for the LANAP(R) Protocol

Marketwire Press Release November 23, 2011 CERRITOS, CA, Nov 23, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — New research unveiled to a standing-room-only assembly of the leading periodontists across the globe shows regeneration of bone in teeth affected by periodontal disease when treated with the LANAP protocol. These results have not been previously documented in any dental … Read more

There is a god; we made the New York Times Sunday Review

IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more

Peri-implantitis in a specialist clinic of periodontology. Clinical features and risk indicators.

Swed Dent J 2010;34(2):53-61 Carcuac O, Jansson L. Source Department of Periodontology at Kista-Skanstull, Folktandvården i Stockholms Iän AB, Stockholm,Sweden. Abstract Implant therapy has become a widely recognized treatment alternative for replacing missing teeth. Several long term follow-up studies have shown that the survival rate is high. However, complications may appear and risk indcators associated … Read more

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

Think Rod Serling and then revisit the title… “There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears … Read more

Tri me a river, three for two, on the stump – do you sense burnout

This is for comment – please – if it doesn’t elicit it, I’m turning in my blogosphere union card and throwing away my iPHONE 4GS and going back to tin cups and string…..case from lad o’er the pond Perio-Pros patient referred by a good friend of mine. Upper rigth second molar needed endodontic revision before … Read more

Anti-Infective Agents in Periodontal Treatment

By Jorgen Slots, DDS, DMD, PhD, MBA Image via Wikipedia The primary goal of periodontal therapy is to achieve a periodontal environment free of infectious pathogens. Anti-infective periodontal treatment includes mechanical pocket debridement (scaling and root planing) to remove dental calculus, periodontal pocket irrigation with potent antiseptics, systemic antibiotics for advanced disease, and proper patient … Read more

Cone-beam CT poised to play new role in periodontics

By Kathy Kincade – editor in chief of Dr. Bicuspid Drs. Rosenfeld and Mandelaris shared their thoughts on the evolving role of periodontists in interdisciplinary dentistry and their recent experiences with cone-beam CT in their practice, which they believe will open up new diagnostic and treatment opportunities for periodontists. DrBicuspid: How long have you been … Read more

Gum Disease Can Increase the Time It Takes to Become Pregnant

From Science Daily Professor Roger Hart told the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology that the negative effect of gum disease on conception was of the same order of magnitude as the effect of obesity. Read more Related articles Mouthwashing moms less likely to have a preemie (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com)

Many errors are related to violation of the biological width

From Dental Tribune – by Daniel Zimmerman – August 4, 2011 Restoration using dental ceramics is commonly associated with aggressive preparation and short survival rates, says dentist Eduardo Mahn from Chile. In a live webcast to be presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club in October (2 Oct. 2011, 1 p.m. Indian Standard Time), the … Read more

Mouthwashing moms less likely to have a preemie

By Kerry Grens – July 28, 2011 (Reuters Health) – Expectant mothers who have gum disease are less likely to deliver their babies prematurely if they use mouthwash throughout their pregnancy, a new study suggests. Pregnant women with gum disease, also called periodontal disease, are known to have more preemies than women with healthy gums. … Read more

Dem bones, dem bones

Dem dry bones………. Histological Comparison of Healing Following Tooth Extraction With Ridge Preservation Using Mineralized vs. Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft Robert A. Wood D.M.D, M.S.,* Brian L. Mealey D.D.S., M.S.* *Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Background: Allografts such as demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) and … Read more

University-Based Laser Gum Disease Treatment — Multi-Centered Clinical Study With Laser Technology at the Heart of Study Objectives

MarketWire – June 13, 2011 The University of Colorado,University of Maryland, and University of Louisville are the academic cornerstones of a multi-centered study to further document the clinical success of the LANAP® protocol for the treatment of gum disease. While the procedure has already earned FDA clearance, this important university-based research is expected to advance the … Read more

The vision behind the Clinical eChronicle – Endo Perio

From the ROOTS forum This forum is dedicated to an understanding of FOUNDATIONAL DENTISTRY and the Endodontic Implant Algorithm.  Ask yourself the obvious question before you view the treatment images…….are you “implant driven in your treatment planning perspective?”  Would you have removed this tooth (teeth) and grafted the extraction site?  If so, you’ve just validated … Read more