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Benjamin Tighe explores why managing gingivitis using plaque control measures is key to successful preventive care, as are personalised care plans. As a practising dental therapist and educator, what do you think is the key to ensuring optimal patient care in today’s society? I think optimal care comes from bespoke care. It’s that one-to-one focus, treating each patient as…
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Benjamin Tighe explores the cost of periodontal disease, considering not only the financial implications at various stages of development but also how it affects sufferers’ quality of life. Following the Hygienist Advisory Panel (HAP) last year, Johnson and Johnson Ltd, the makers of Listerine, followed up with four members of the group to talk more…
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Ahead of the Guided Biofilm Therapy Summit in London this September, speaker Benjamin Tighe shares his evidence-based perspective on making a difference in the fight against periodontal disease. Over the years, in terms of gum disease progression, there has been some discussion about the point at which dental professionals should intervene. What does current evidence…
