Clinical evidence supports a potential link between inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional studies have postulated a possible link between periodontal pathogens and Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a systematic review published in 2017 found a significant association between periodontal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH gives us a brief overview of the 2017 AAP classification system! Quotes: “ So know that when a patient sits down in your chair, the Academy expects you to identify, is this patient a periodontal healthy … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontal Diagnostics”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about Periodontal diagnostics systems that have been used, and the current system in place! Quotes: “I think we can all acknowledge that throughout time the AAP has been making … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontal Diagnostics”
Predicted prevalence of oral human papillomavirus(HPV) by periodontitis status and HPV vaccination status – Science Sunday
HPV has a strong causal association with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC). There are multiple subsets of HPV with HPV 16 being responsible for approximately 85% of all HPV positive OPSCC. Several viruses have been shown to have an association with the onset and progression of … [Read more...] about Predicted prevalence of oral human papillomavirus(HPV) by periodontitis status and HPV vaccination status – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
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”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans AKA AA”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about bacteria outlier, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans! Quotes: “Although there were some pieces of evidence that did point to the fact that there was some plausibility … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans AKA AA”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “The History of Periodontal Disease Diagnosis “
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the historical survey of diagnosing periodontal disease. Quotes: “These classifications changed the way that we looked at periodontal disease because it integrated various … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “The History of Periodontal Disease Diagnosis “
