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Global Periodontal Market The global market of periodontics is poised for significant expansion, at an estimated valuation 9.1 billion US dollars in 2022. According to a…

Figure 7: The same tooth undergoing periodontal regeneration surgery with inorganic bovine bone (Bio-Oss Collagen, Geistlich Biomaterials) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)Editor’s note: This article originally…

Share it on PinterestA new gel may be able to relieve and treat the symptoms of gum disease. Anna Efetova/Getty ImagesNearly half of all adults age…

(BPT) – World Series champion and 3-time American League MVP Alex Rodriguez (aka A-Rod) knows how important it is to prioritize your oral health. That’s why,…

Hippocrates made a significant contribution to modern medicine by stating that medicine should be based on detailed observation, logic and experience for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.…

In the first of a two-part series, Derek Hampton introduces the review by Shrivastava and colleagues (2021), delving into the management of dental biofilm and begins…

A 42-year-old male client presented with generalized chronic moderate to severe marginal gingivitis and generalized chronic moderate to advanced periodontitis. He reported that non-surgical periodontal treatment,…

Back to top overview Periodontal disease (gingivitis) is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It’s usually caused by poor brushing and…

Most dentists and dental hygienists are unaware that procedure code D4921, gingival irrigation – per quadrant, was modified for CDT 2023. Since its creation and inclusion…

Editor’s note: In part 1 and part 2 of this series, published in October and November, respectively, I suggested that untreated periodontitis could compromise immunity or…