The adjunctive use of antibiotics such as metronidazole (MTZ) or amoxicillin (AMX) during periodontal treatment has been shown to offer short-term benefits (Journal of Clinical Periodontology, April ...

Is a nonsurgical treatment approach successful when treating patients with periodontal pocket depth of 5 mm or more? A retrospective study of more than 1,100 patients sought to find out. Nonsurgical ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than antibiotics or other mechanical methods for ...

"Treat your gums" is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, a worldwide awareness campaign organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). The event aims to inform the public of the ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

Welcome to the UAB Department of Periodontology. We are committed to optimizing the overall health of our patients and the community through superior periodontal care, education, and outreach. We work ...

Results of a new study support the hypothesis that periodontal therapy may improve metabolic control (lower HbA1c) in diabetic patients. This study appears in April's issue of the Journal of ...

Staff from the Institute of Dentistry are conducting research to co-develop and evaluate the feasibility of an implementation strategy to improve the adoption of international clinical guideline for ...

The Department of Periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a specialized educational program called the Periodontology Preceptorship Program. This initiative caters to dentists ...

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Guardian Dentistry Partners, a leading Dental Partnership Network, and Perio Protect, innovators ...