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Prevalence of Periodontitis in Dentate People Between 2011 and 2020

Central Ohio Periodontics

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology confirm that periodontitis continues to be an alarming world public health problem , with nearly 62% prevalence in dentate adults as seen from studies performed between 2011 and 2020.

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Periodontitis – Global prevalence 2011-2022

The Dental Elf

This review to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis between 2011 and 2020 from epidemiological data included 55 studies. From 32 studies with confident case definition an estimate of periodontitis prevalence = 61.6% (95%CI; 55.1% to 67.9%) and a estimate of severe periodontitis = 23.6% (95%CI;17.6%

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COVID-19 and Periodontitis: A Reality to Live with

Dental News and Technology

2020 Dec 1;21(12):1398-1403. Further, we discussed in detail the management aspects of patients in periodontal perspective and the sanitization procedures required for the dental clinic. J Contemp Dent Pract. Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a r ecent pandemic that is advancing at a r apid r ate.

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Researchers Investigate Connection Between Periodontitis and Alzheimer Disease

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2020, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program team investigated possible links between periodontal diseases and dementia diagnoses and deaths via data collected by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from a large pool of subjects as part of a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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Pediatric periodontal disease: Causes and kinds

Off the Cusp

Adding this information to conversations about oral hygiene – especially for patients who have medical conditions that predispose them to periodontal disease – may help refresh the education process. Listed below are some common causes and types of pediatric periodontal disease. Determinants of periodontal health. Int J Dent.

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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Imaging for the Assessment of Periodontal Disease

Dental News and Technology

Current Oral Health Reports ( 2020 ) Cite this article Metrics details Abstract Purpose of Review Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging has become a significant imaging modality in periodontology, and its applications to dentoalveolar disease and conditions are frequently updated.

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Digital assessment of gingiva morphological changes and related factors after initial periodontal therapy

Dental News and Technology

2020 Nov 20. Online Abstract Purpose: To establish a digital assessment method for changes in gingiva morphology following initial periodontal therapy. Methods: Ten periodontal-healthy participants were selected, and digital models obtained by intraoral scanning and digitizing conventional impressions. J Oral Sci.