Using Bleeding Index in Periodontal Therapy
I teach the bleeding index to patients in order to help them better manage daily home plaque control.
The Fundamental Steps of a Supportive Periodontal Therapy Appointment
Pass this along to every dental hygienist who treats periodontal patients.
The Power of Core Beliefs
I believe God created each one of us for good reasons. Those reasons may not be apparent, but none the less, they are good.
Moving Patients In and Out of Supportive Periodontal Therapy
Since SPT is the destination of Periodontal Therapy, it is important that we establish what arriving looks like both for ourselves as well as for our patients.
Supportive Periodontal Therapy is the Endpoint
SPT is the management of healthy, stable patients who have a history of periodontal disease.
My Recommendations on Use of Arestin in Periodontal Therapy
Where Arestin® is very useful is in Periodontal Supportive Therapy (aka Recare or Periodontal Maintenance). Used correctly it can enable patients to not require periodontal surgery as frequently or at all. Here is where I believe it is best utilized.
Questions about Water Fluoridation
Both sides of water fluoridation are passionate. One side believes it to be one of the ten most important public health advances of the 20th century. http://1.usa.gov/xM8jsl This group includes organized dentistry, politicians, and public officials. On the other side are a few concerned scientists who somehow have the courage or the protection from political […]
Dentist Sued by Ex-Assistant over Cruel Behavior
I have linked to an interesting article out of the Santa Fe New Mexican about a dental assistant suing her employer. She worked for him for over five years before writing the letter that got her fired and him a law suit. No matter how you slice it, it’s a lose/lose situation. http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Ex-assistant-sues-dentist-over–cruel–behavior The dentist looks […]