Periodontal disease Blog Posts

• Chlorhexidine mouthwash better than chlorhexidine dentifrice or gel at inhibiting plaque but it leads to more tooth discolouration

  01 Aug 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Review finds limited evidence for laser treatment in comparison to conventional treatment of peri-implantitis

  30 Jul 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Review suggests small benefits from enamel matrix derivative in the treatment of periodontal pockets of suprabony defects

  21 Jul 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• New guidance from SDCEP on the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in primary care

  30 Jun 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Periodontal treatment may be effective in improving metabolic control in diabetics but clinical significance is unclear

  26 Jun 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Passive smoking and periodontal disease- little evidence currently available of a link

  23 Jun 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Longitudinal study provides strong evidence that chronic smoking is a risk factor for periodontitis

  20 Jun 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Powered toothbrushes reduced plaque and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes

  18 Jun 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Review finds limited evidence for adjunctive use of the diode laser with non-surgical periodontal debridement

  15 May 2014

  • Derek Richards

  
• Trial found minor deterioration of periodontal status in patients with a partial removable dental prosthesis

  12 May 2014

  • Derek Richards