Stephen Thorne, Dr. Sam Low and Dr. Gina Pritchard discuss the connection between COVID-19 and periodontal disease and make the case for accelerating dental and medical integration.
Effective Periodontal Charting Leads to Effective Periodontal Care
Periodontitis has now been established as a major chronic inflammatory disease. There exist significant links to systemic health conditions under the umbrella of the “oral systemic link”. Recent epidemiologic research has linked periodontal pathogens to several systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and preterm birth, possibly mediated through markers …
DIQ Webinar Series: A Science-Based Approach to Periodontal Therapy
Sam Low, DDS, discusses a variety of topics, including the oral-systemic link and COVID-19, aerosols, and the fact that he believes dentistry is more important today than ever before. Dr. Low begins his discussion with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz by reminding his peers of their importance. He believes that dentists do …