Periodontal Disease
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Top five reasons for dental claims: periodontal disease
Dental Defence Union experts, Greta Barnes, lead claims handler and Debbie Herbst, dentolegal adviser look at periodontal claims Periodontal disease…
Dentistry
Nine out of 10 dentists fear being sued by their patients
Nine out of 10 (89%) dentists fear patients suing them, new figures from Dental Protection show. Of those, 74% feel…
Dentistry
Clinical strategies to preserve teeth in patients with periodontal disease
The Eastman Dental Institute is holding an evening lecture for those with an interest in periodontal therapy and the provision…
Implant dentistry
Adults with periodontal disease at greater risk of ischaemic stroke
A new study has found that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have an ischaemic stroke than those…
Oral health
Do you prioritise perio?
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, says dental professionals have a critical role in ensuring periodontal problems are picked…
Dentistry
Anti-inflammatory diet could improve periodontal disease
New research has found that an anti-inflammatory diet could help those with periodontal disease. The small pilot study participants who…
Oral health
Action needed to improve gum health worldwide
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has issued a call for worldwide action to improve oral, general and public health.…
Oral health
Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
Oral health
Periodontal disease can increase chances of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women suffering from periodontal disease have a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer. A new study has shown…
Dentistry