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Performing High Accuracy Periodontal Probing & Calibration

Dentistry Gone Digital

Periodontal probing helps us to evaluate the health of the gingiva and the surrounding periodontium. A key component of doing an accurate assessment is the quality of your perio probes, which locate and measure the depth of the gingival recessions and periodontal pockets. Kay granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers.

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Penn Dental Research Targets Periodontal Aging

Dental News and Technology

Periodontal diseases, commonly known as gingivitis and periodontitis, remain a significant global health challenge, affecting nearly 60% of adults aged 65 and older and contributing to substantial medical, psychological, and financial burdens.

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Ferumoxytol nanozymes effectively target chronic biofilm infections in apical periodontitis

Dental News and Technology

Clinical performance was assessed in patients with apical periodontitis, an intractable endodontic infection affecting half of the global adult population. Data show robust antibiofilm activity by a single application of FMX with H 2 O 2 achieving results comparable to those seen with NaOCl without adverse effects.

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Anti-Aging Drug Combo Shows Promise in Fighting Periodontal Diseases

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

New research out of Penn Dental Medicine highlights a promising strategy for tackling periodontal diseases, not by targeting bacteria alone, but by addressing the aging cells that contribute to chronic inflammation. These cells accumulate in the gingiva during periodontitis, exacerbating disease progression and impairing healing.

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Saliva Proteins Offers a New Frontier in Periodontal Disease Detection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Oral health professionals may soon have a new tool to track periodontitis progression: saliva. Researchers from Penn Dental Medicine have identified nine inflammation-related proteins in saliva that are strongly associated with periodontal disease progression. Click here to read more.

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TikTok Hygienist Shares Surprising Tip to Spot Periodontal Diseases Early

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

This unexpected tip is designed to alert users to the presence of bacteria that may signal early periodontal disease. In her viral video, Sprouse explains that a foul odor from used floss can be a red flag for periodontal diseases, as plaque buildup and bacteria often cause the distinctive smell. Click here to read more.

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CBCT Transforms Implant Planning and Periodontal Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

More recently, CBCT imaging has been found to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various periodontal conditions and these scans are captured more quickly and easily than conventional medical computed tomography. Commentary: cone-beam computed tomography an essential technology for management of complex periodontics and implant cases.