Periodontal Disease and Smokers - Webinar by Dr. Richard Nejat

Periodontal disease is more prevalent and more severe in smokers than in nonsmokers. The host response in smokers is altered by a number of factors including increased gingival crevicular fluid, adhesion molecules and genetics. In addition, smokers are poor healers compared to nonsmokers and their response to periodontal therapy can be compromised which can result in continued progression of periodontal disease, or the need for more treatment.

Oral cancer was detected in at least one member of the public who participated in the free oral cancer screening held at Saratoga Race Course in July 2009. The screenings featured Trimira’s Identafi 3000 oral cancer detection device, an oral cancer screening tool that uses a patented triple-wavelength fluorescence and reflectance optical system. Identafi 3000 ultra is an intraoral device available for dentists and doctors to screen patients for early signs of oral cancer.  More »

*An Oral Cancer screening is part of your free Dental Implant Evaluation at Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry