Gingival inflammation from lack of vitamin C is well documented from the days of scurvy. Scurvy is a rare condition in developed countris and most dental professionals have not seen it first-hand when treating patients. However, what is seen is periodontal disease and this has led to questions … [Read more...] about The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Supporting Bone”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the supporting bone! Quotes: “So when we see the meeting of the cribriform plate and the buccal and lingual cortical plates, that's where, of course, we see that … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Supporting Bone”
Effect of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Periodontal Disease and Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Both macronutrients and micronutrients are essential for life and overall health. Multiple factors can cause micronutrient deficiencies such as, medications, malabsorption, lifestyle factors, systemic disorders, pregnancy and certain surgeries. Micronutrient requirements vary depending on age, … [Read more...] about Effect of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Periodontal Disease and Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aveolar Bone Proper”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the alveolar bone proper! Quotes: “The Cribriform plates themselves are thinner plates of bone that have perforations and those perforations are really important because … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aveolar Bone Proper”
269 Student Focused Presents: A Perio Discussion For Students By Perio Instructors
It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month’s roundtable focuses on periodontitis, a disease that more than half of Americans have! To get the full scoop, Andrew … [Read more...] about 269 Student Focused Presents: A Perio Discussion For Students By Perio Instructors
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us the CEJ or Cemento Enamel Junction. Quotes: “So the current Darby text actually states that 76 percent of our patient population, we see a meet's where the cementum and the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Acellular and Cellular Cementum”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about acellular and cellular cementum. Quotes: “Now, when we see tooth wear like attrition, for example, the body compensates by depositing more layers of cellular … [Read more...] about Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Acellular and Cellular Cementum”
Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about cementum! Quotes: “Cementum itself is not as calcified as some of our other tissues in the body, and the idea behind this, of course, is the fact that as a layer of … [Read more...] about Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
