All posts tagged periodontitis
Research shows 10-15% will need perio care
New research warns that 10-15% of adults will develop periodontitis. The research – published recently in the National Library of Medicine – highlights the dangers of ignoring the early signs of gum disease (gingivitis). If left unchecked, gingivitis can worsen …
Long-term implant maintenance and tissue management
A report from Europerio 7 June 2012 by Juliette Reeves The Messe Wien Exhibition and Conference Centre opened its doors on a beautiful sunny morning in Vienna last June
It’s all in the make up
Dental hygienist Tracey Lennemann considers how best to establish firm foundations to avoid implant failure High on the list of causes for implant complications is failure of supporting tissues
Regular dental scale reduces stroke and heart attack risk
Professional tooth scaling has been linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes in a recent study. Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned
Perio – help is in the patient’s hands
Voted Young Dentist of the Year 2010 in the Dentistry Awards, Matt Perkins looks at periodontal disease... Of all the dental and oral problems facing the dental health professional,














