On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium. Quotes: “Help me out, Dad. What is the percentage of individuals who have moderate to severe gingivitis? And that number … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
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 “Yellow Complex Bacteria”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through yellow complex bacteria as classified by Sokransky et al in their 1998 classifications. Quotes: “These bacteria begin to release chemical signals that will eventually … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Yellow Complex Bacteria”
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review Periodontal disease has long been associated with the “red complex” bacteria, however, a recent systematic review discovered new bacterial species possibly associated with the onset and progression of periodontal … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
