Editor's Note: This marks the third installment of a comprehensive four-part interview series featuring Dr. Tim Donley, DDS, MSD. Anne Rice: Dr. Donley, you've previously discussed the issue of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (CIPD). Inflammation, wherever it occurs, is a problematic factor, and while the medical field acknowledges this, it appears that dental professionals are not adequately addressing it. Could... read more »
There are a multitude of factors that play a role in the manifestation of periodontal disease. For example, stress − which is the body’s mechanism of response to a stressor. Negative events or difficulties can change the body’s way of functioning. Chronic stress is tied closely to depression, as being one of the most common psychiatric illnesses that “can evoke... read more »
When it comes to treating poor oral health – the costs are extraordinary. To avoid incurring such expenses, a recent European article concluded that over €100bn could be saved by working to prevent periodontitis by halting gingivitis in its tracks before it can spread and damage vital gum tissue leading to bone and tooth loss. Just in the UK, eliminating... read more »