American Academy of Periodontology to Hold its 102nd Annual Meeting in San Diego

Registration Now Open to all Dental Professionals and Media The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 102nd Annual Meeting September 10–13, 2016, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This year’s event is presented in collaboration with the Japanese Society of Periodontology and the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology. The … Read more

SIROWORLD 2016: Dentsply Sirona Releases List of Periodontic/Hygiene Speakers

Clinical speakers and agenda for the Periodontic/Hygiene track confirmed for the largest educational festival in digital dentistry Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, confirms list of Periodontic/Hygiene specialists speaking during new breakout track at SIROWORLD in Orlando, Florida.  Hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort from Aug. 11-13, SIROWORLD is a three-day educational festival where … Read more

Robert J. Genco to receive 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award from AADR

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Robert J. Genco, University at Buffalo world-renowned scientist, will receive the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The prestigious award, presented once every two years, recognizes Genco for his outstanding contributions to periodontal disease research. He will be honored March 16 at the association’s 45th Annual Meeting … Read more

Gum disease linked to worsening cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients

A new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London, 2016 has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The team of researchers enrolled 59 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease to their study, and 52 of … Read more

CDC Estimate: High Periodontal Disease Prevalence Found Among Southern U.S. States

Highest Incidence Found in New Mexico, Hawaii: New Data Emphasizes Need for Oral Health Literacy, Access to Care in Largely Affected Regions The study, entitled “Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States,” also indicates high prevalence among southeastern and southwestern states, including areas along the Mississippi Delta, the U.S.-Mexico border, and … Read more

Gum disease linked to increased risk of asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways to constrict and produce excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It is characterized by the obstruction of airflow which is variable over a short period of time. This condition is reversible, either spontaneously or can be controlled with the help of drugs. A new study conducted … Read more

Appointments from AAP’s 101st Annual Meeting

The American Academy of Periodontology’s 101st Annual Meeting was full of major announcements as a newly appointed President and Academy members were announced, and several awards were issued to members for significant contributions to the periodontology specialty.  To review these major highlights and more that took place, please see the links below. http://projects.lanmark360.com/public/index.php?path_info=lm_hacks_download&id=62370 AAP Awards Press Release … Read more

Periodontitis as a risk factor of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is defined as arterial walls becoming clogged up with fats, cholesterol and other substances, this build-up, forms plaques that can burst and trigger a blood clot. Periodontitis is a common, progressive disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, causing loss of attachment to the bone and often resulting in tooth loss Porphyromonas … Read more

Controlling Excess Cement During the Process of Intra-Oral Prosthesis Cementation: Overcoming the Gingival Effects

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Implant treatment has greatly improved the level of care we can offer our patients. According to Misch 2015, many implant retained prosthetics are being installed by a means of intra-oral cementation. 1 The other main fixed prosthesis installation process is by “screwing the already assembled abutment-prosthesis complex”, directly onto dental implants in the mouth. 2 … Read more

Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine

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The other day my son called me and said: “Dad I remember what I wanted to give you for your recent birthday.” Yes – I had one of those birthdays you want to ignore but your loved ones refuse to honor that request. Expecting a long-awaited first installment check as a payback for the million … Read more

78th Annual Winter Clinic

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The 78th Annual Winter Clinic will take place on November 6th, 2015, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day comprehensive dental meeting in North America, where dental professionals come to learn from world-class speakers and explore and save on products and services. The new … Read more

A Cup of Green Tea for Periodontal Health?

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When did you last have a cup of tea? Besides water, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage worldwide. In Canada, tea is increasingly popular among younger age groups. Specialty tea – tea that is not a typical black tea – is particularly popular among all age groups, including Millenials, also known as Generation Y. … Read more

Suturing in Medicine and Dentistry

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There is a fuzzy line between surgery in the mouth and the rest of the body. Many principles are the same, however, there are certain elements of suturing that we can take from medicine and apply to dentistry providing a better outcome for our patients. In analyzing how general surgery residents are trained in the … Read more

Addressing the Inflammatory Response in Periodontal and Related Systemic Disease

Periodontal disease is among the most common inflammatory diseases and the major cause of tooth loss in adults. For years, the etiology of periodontal disease was thought to be bacterial plaque currently known as the microbial biofilm. Accordingly, therapy was restricted to efforts to remove as much bacteria from tooth surfaces as possible. The goal … Read more

Suturing in Medicine and Dentistry

There is a fuzzy line between surgery in the mouth and the rest of the body. Many principles are the same, however, there are certain elements of suturing that we can take from medicine and apply to dentistry providing a better outcome for our patients. In analyzing how general surgery residents are trained in the … Read more

Addressing the Inflammatory Response in Periodontal and Related Systemic Disease

Periodontal disease is among the most common inflammatory diseases and the major cause of tooth loss in adults. For years, the etiology of periodontal disease was thought to be bacterial plaque currently known as the microbial biofilm. Accordingly, therapy was restricted to efforts to remove as much bacteria from tooth surfaces as possible. The goal … Read more

78th Annual Winter Clinic

The 78th Annual Winter Clinic will take place on November 6th, 2015, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day comprehensive dental meeting in North America, where dental professionals come to learn from world-class speakers and explore and save on products and services. The new … Read more

A Cup of Green Tea for Periodontal Health?

When did you last have a cup of tea? Besides water, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage worldwide. In Canada, tea is increasingly popular among younger age groups. Specialty tea – tea that is not a typical black tea – is particularly popular among all age groups, including Millenials, also known as Generation Y. … Read more

Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine

The other day my son called me and said: “Dad I remember what I wanted to give you for your recent birthday.” Yes – I had one of those birthdays you want to ignore but your loved ones refuse to honor that request. Expecting a long-awaited first installment check as a payback for the million … Read more

2015 Oral Implantology and Laser Perio Congress

Join us for a world-class educational conference focusing on the most current research and clinical applications relating to your implant practice success, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders. Experience hands-on equipment lab with the most advanced products, plus fellowship and fun! A must for clinicians who offer periodontic or implant treatment options, or … Read more