Periodontal health in patients with or without dry mouth: A retrospective study
As our first line of treatment, patients to our office with a diagnosis of periodontal disease undergo non-surgical scaling and root planing (SRP) by our team of periodontal hygienists. Following this initial treatment, patients return for their regular and ongoing periodontal maintenance appointments. We have long known that our saliva, specifically our salivary flow rate
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Perio in the Peninsula 2018 – Office and Medical Emergencies
Presented by: Dr. Peter Nkansah MSc., DDS, Dental Anesthesia Specialist, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto Medical emergencies can occur anywhere and at any time. Fortunately, most medical emergencies in our offices come with some warning. As well, there are some medical emergencies that are common. This interactive session will discuss the incidence and treatment
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Perio in the Peninsula 2018 – Mental Health in Dentistry
Presented by: Dr. David ClarkBSc., DDS, MSc (Oral Pathology), FAAOP, FRCDC At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: 1. Demonstrate how mental health and oral health are closely intertwined and how one can directly impact the other. 2. Comprehend how medications used to treat various forms of mental illness can interact with other
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Perio in the Peninsula 2018 – Diabetes and Oral Health
Presented by: Dr. Brian Roy Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University Together, we gained a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and its effects to oral health. Presented January 2018 as part of the Perio in the Peninsula Continuing Education series.
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How do I care for my implant?
Just like natural teeth, dental implants require care and attention to remain healthy and viable. Although the implant is artificial, the gum and bone tissues that anchor and support it are living and susceptible to infection and deterioration. When the tissues around an implant become infected with bacteria, they can become red, inflammed, sore, and
Perio in the Peninsula – Great Guts
Presented by: Dr. Uche Odiatu Your gut flora. Your resident microbiome. Your 100 trillion little friends that call YOU home. Microscopic in size, yet powerful enough to impact your overall vitality. A recent hot topic in science and research, the gut microbiome has attracted a lot of attention for its ability to make you feel
