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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 131, No suppl_1, 31S-38S.
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JADA Continuing Education

TRENDS IN SURGICAL AND NONSURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT



CONNIE H. DRISKO, D.D.S.

Background. New research is demonstrating that a person’s total health is indeed related to his or her oral health. Elimination of all oral infections, including gingivitis and periodontis, is important to overall health.

Clinical Implications. This article reviews recent evidence on the systemic and oral connection and discusses these findings as they relate to patient care. The article examines trends in nonsurgical and surgical therapy that will successfully arrest periodontal infections. Opportunities for early diagnosis and prevention will play an increasing role in dental practice in the future as patients understand the importance of oral health to overall health.






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