periodontal disease

Saving Tooth #24

Posted on by Taylor Oltman
  At OralDNA® Labs, we understand that identifying and addressing oral bacteria is critical to improving patient outcomes. A recent case shared by Dr. Lee Sheldon, a distinguished periodontist, highlights the synergy between advanced diagnostics and methodical care. In his video, Dr. Sheldon detailed how he saved a severely compromised tooth (#24) for a 47-year-old patient. His approach reinforces the importance of leveraging tools like OralDNA testing to guide treatment plans. Dr...
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Unlock the Connection Between Periodontal Inflammation and Systemic Disease: A Free Webinar

Posted on by Taylor Oltman
Unlock the Connection Between Periodontal Inflammation and Systemic Disease: A Free Webinar
Are you ready to explore the latest advancements in oral-systemic health? Don’t miss "Periodontal Inflammation as a Driver of Systemic Disease," a free webinar hosted by Dental CE Academy in partnership with OralDNA® Labs. This webinar is designed to give providers an in-depth understanding of how periodontal inflammation impacts systemic health and how to incorporate the latest tools and strategies into practice. Course Summary While inflammation is an essential component of the body's im...
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How Do You Speak Testing? With Bianca Velayo DMD – Part 2

Posted on by Bianca Velayo DMD
In this section, we dive into how the test results from OralDNA® Labs shaped the personalized treatment plans for Patient A and Patient B. By analyzing both genetic factors and bacterial profiles, we can better understand each patient’s unique risks and challenges. Let’s explore how these insights guided our approach to managing their periodontal disease and improving their overall health Interpret results for the patient: Turnaround time is 5 business days with a few days transit. My ...
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How Do You Speak Testing? With Bianca Velayo DMD – Part 1

Posted on by Bianca Velayo DMD
Hypothetical Patient Bio: Patient A (Husband): A 35-year-old male, non-smoker, generally healthy with no systemic conditions. The patient reported that his symptoms began approximately three years ago and progressively worsened despite regular brushing. Patient B (Wife): A 32-year-old female, non-smoker, generally healthy with no systemic conditions. She is currently 18 weeks pregnant with her first child. Periodontal Assessment: Patient A: Probing depths: 5-8 mm in several sites...
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Revolutionizing Periodontal Disease Screening and Treatment with OFC and Alert 2™ Diagnostics

Posted on by Robert Benavides DDS
In the evolving field of dental diagnostics, early detection is the key to effective management of periodontal disease. One of the latest advances in our practice is the utilization of OFC (Oral Fitness Check) by DentoGnostics, a groundbreaking tool that allows us to screen for active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8). The presence of aMMP-8 signals ongoing collagen breakdown, providing valuable insight into the health of the periodontal tissues. When detected, this makes our providers cur...
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Are Tooth Extractions Getting Out of Hand?

Posted on by Taylor Oltman
Today, we highlight a critical message from Dr. Lee Sheldon, an experienced periodontist, who challenges common misconceptions about extractions and periodontal disease. Dr. Sheldon points out a common but misguided notion in dentistry: Periodontal disease often leads to unavoidable tooth extraction. He states, “There are way too many teeth that are being extracted...People are told ‘You've got periodontal disease, you’ve got to lose your teeth,’ or ‘You won't have enough bone...
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Children Get Gum Disease Too

Posted on by Barbara Tritz RDH
Parents always ask me, “Does my child have any cavities?” What I also want parents to wonder and ask; “Does my child have gum disease?” People - parents - don’t know what they don’t know! Too often, we dismiss a “little bleeding” or calculus buildup in children (never mind adults) as poor oral hygiene and admonish them to brush and floss. Yet, without addressing the root causes, this inflammation does not resolve. Evolve your practice: look deeper into bleeding gums in children and ...
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Pure Perio: Upcoming Events

Posted on by Thomas Nabors DDS - Andrea Owens RDH
Pure Perio is an oral health course that focuses on total body health by treating periodontal disease founded by Dr. Tommy Nabors, the pioneer in salivary diagnostics. Our core concept involves understanding the body’s inflammatory cascade through microbiology with salivary diagnostics. By attending the course, you will learn the science behind periodontal disease and total body health from research-based sources. After understanding the science, you will learn an oral health protocol to appl...
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Systemic Inflammation, Elevated hs-CRP, and Oral Bacterial Pathogens Decrease After Two Years of Natural Dental Health Treatments: A Case Study

Posted on by Cass Nelson-Dooley MS, Ellie Campbell DO
Heart Disease Begins in the Mouth High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is the most clear, quantifiable, and readily accessible marker of the oral-systemic connection. We present a case study of an otherwise healthy 62-year-old woman with elevated hs-CRP who had abundant numbers of pathogenic oral bacteria. A natural dental health treatment over two years lowered hs-CRP and lowered oral pathogens. Given the links between oral disease, inflammation, and heart disease, it is wise to te...
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The Transformative Power of Salivary Diagnostics in Dentistry for Personalized Care in the Mouth-Body Connection Era

Posted on by Robert Benavides DDS
There's an age-old saying, "Change is the only constant." In the field of dentistry, we've seen many evolutions, from the tools we use to the methods we apply. One such evolution that had a deep impact on our practice is the introduction of salivary diagnostics. At first glance, like many others, we considered this technology to be disruptive. Yet, upon deeper reflection and application, it has woven seamlessly into our clinical culture, enhancing patient care and experience. Periodontal dise...
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