Periodontal therapy

Periodontal disease and systemic health – a summary

The oral-systemic connections are now widely accepted – the strength of the links, however, continues to challenge researchers looking for answers....

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Middle-aged tooth loss linked to heart risk

​Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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Poor dental health increases risks of frailty in older men

Men with dental issues are more likely to be frail than men without those issues.

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Plaque-resisting dental material kills microbes

A US team has developed robust material for dental filings that kills decay-causing microbes and resists the formation of plaque.

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Clinical award for former dental nurse

​A dental hygienist working in Edinburgh, who started her career in Melbourne, Australia, has won BioMin’s 2017 Clinical Case Study Award.

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Self-care plans for patients: the dental nurse's role

Care pathways, along with motivational interviewing techniques and self-care plans, can encourage patients to take ownership of their oral health....

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Motivating the patient following periodontal therapy

There are a number of complex reasons as to why some patients are unable to comply with instructions or recommendations provided by a dental care...

Periodontal disease and systemic health

Periodontal disease is an infectious and inflammatory condition, with mounting evidence suggesting a bi-directional association with a range of...