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Common mistakes in minor periodontal surgeries (and how to avoid them)

This guide breaks down the most common mistakes clinicians make in minor perio surgeries and gives practical ways to prevent them—without overcomplicating your workflow.

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Can Orthodontic Treatment Be Safely Performed in Severe Periodontitis?

In patients with advanced periodontitis, should orthodontic treatment be avoided — or carefully integrated?

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Gum Health During Pregnancy: What Recent Research Says

Gum health during pregnancy affects both mother and baby. Hormonal changes increase gum disease risk, which is linked to complications like preterm birth. Early care is essential.

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Which Air Polishing Powder Works Best in Periodontitis? What the Research Says

Dental Education & Research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Dentistry

Dr. Amrita Das , MDS (Periodontology and Implantology), PhD Scholar Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a broad range of healthcare...

Periodontics

Gingiva and the heart - is there really a link?

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the gums, the periodontal ligament and the bone surrounding the teeth. It is a chronic condition, which...

Dental Education & Research

Desmocare - Handling the Dark Side of Dental Materials

Today, dental treatments provide lasting solutions to dental problems. The dentist has multiple options in terms of materials not only to reconstruct broken...

Periodontics

Geneticists and Periodontics: How Genes Influence Oral Health

Recent advances in genetic research have revolutionized our understanding of oral health conditions, and how our genetic makeup influences susceptibility to...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Good oral health supports women's well-being in all stages of life

Abstract Menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause cause hormonal fluctuations that can increase the risk of oral, dental, or gum problems in women. Thorough...

Dental Education & Research

Treating Halitosis – A Key to Overall Well-Being

Happy Valentine's Day! Let's celebrate love and cherish the moments shared with those who make our hearts flutter. And, of course, a friendly reminder that a...

Periodontics

Comparable Effectiveness: Azithromycin vs. Amoxicillin/Metronidazole in Periodontitis

Research Indicates Similar Efficacy Between Azithromycin and Amoxicillin/Metronidazole in Periodontitis Treatment In a recent systematic review and meta-analysi

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Early-Onset Periodontitis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency in 12-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Periodontitis, an inflammatory disease affecting the gums and bone supporting the teeth, has been associated with various factors. New research has shed light...

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Vitamin D to Boosts Gum Health: A Game-Changer in Periodontal Treatment?

A recent meta-analysis has shed new light on the potential role of vitamin D in periodontal health, revealing that individuals with periodontitis tend to have...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

How can smoking influence my patient’s oral wellbeing?

People are aware that smoking is terrible for their wellbeing. It can lead to a wide range of clinical issues and, at times, deadly infections. Nonetheless,...

Periodontics

Periodontal microbes responsible for symptoms of depression- A Study Reveals

Bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream via damaged gingiva, and in the case of a weakened blood-brain barrier, they can also enter the brain and lead...

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Periodontitis Unveils Deeper Relationship to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Periodontitis is defined as an inflammatory condition caused by a dysbiotic microbiota that causes the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone to...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Bad oral health can cause blindness!

We have tired ourselves out explaining to patients that maxillary tooth extraction does not affect eyesight. However, new research reveals that bad oral health...

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Periodontitis And Erectile Dysfunction Linked To Major Cardiovascular Events

According to a study headed by the UGR, men with periodontitis and erectile dysfunction are nearly four times more likely to have a significant adverse...

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Antacids Found To Unexpectedly Reduce Gum Disease Severity-Study.

The use of antacid is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent study at Buffalo University. The research found that patients...

Orthodontics

Orthodontics in Eluding Certain Systemic Diseases and Infections

- Dr Adith Venugopal Abstract Orthodontic treatment is considered all about straightening teeth and there is a common notion that it adds not much of a...

Dental News

The Covid-19 Pathway: A proposed oral route to severe lung damage.

Even though it has been a long time since the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in late 2019, there has been...

Periodontics

How Periodontitis Bacteria Borrow Growth Molecules From Their Neighbors?

The human body is filled with beneficial bacteria. But even the kindest and most harmless is fraught with danger. For example bacteria, Veillonella parvula...

Dental News

Inflammation in Gums can Affect Kidney Function-A Recent Study.

An imbalance of the body's oxygen-producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells might be the rationale why gum disease and chronic renal disorder...

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Could the Cure for IBD be Inside your Mouth?

A new study reveals that Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which included Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis can be made worse by poor oral health....