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Hope for the future

Paul Renton-Harper discusses the provision of personalised periodontal treatment.

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A future solution

Jacob Watwood suggests a new approach to tackling periodontitis.

Diet and nutrition

Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

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Reducing the risks

Jacob Watwood contemplates the ins and outs of gingival recession.

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A different approach

Tom Alcraft discusses a more holistic approach to periodontal therapy.

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A need for discussion

Nina Garlo speaks with experts about the links between gum disease and stroke risk in young adults.

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Understanding the links

Nina Garlo discusses diabetes and gum disease and the new oral medicine and technologies here to help.

Special care dentistry

Delivering care

Clementine Rees Brown asks dental nurse Rebecca Power about her experiences regarding perinatal and postnatal health.

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What makes the perfect perio team?

Rebecca Silver and Dipali Dalia share their thoughts

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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. Gaby Bissett considers the evidence so far

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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. With a move to the use of self-care plans in the NHS...

Oral health and mouth cancer

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 professional (DCP). It is therefore important for the...

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