Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Periodontal Disease and Emotional Disorders: A Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Periodontal disease has been associated with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Little is known regarding any association with periodontal disease and emotional brain disorders such as depression and anxiety. In a meta-analysis published in 2021 in the Journal of Clinical … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Emotional Disorders: A Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Managing periodontal disease can be a difficult task for many dental hygienists as patients are often non-compliant with home care. Mechanical removal of plaque is the cornerstone to periodontal maintenance programs. Providing patients with devices to assist in proper plaque removal may be an option … [Read more...] about Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
