Periodontal health is defined by absence of clinically detectable inflammation. There is a
biological level of immune surveillance that is consistent with clinical gingival health and …

Background Understanding the risks associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission during oral health care delivery and assessing …

Background: Treatment of intrabony defects is an important therapeutic goal of periodontal
therapy. The goal of this consensus report was to critically appraise the evidence for the …

A biologic is a therapeutic agent with biological activity that is administered to achieve an
enhanced regenerative or reparative effect. The use of biologics has progressively become a …

Background Pregnant women demonstrate increases in gingivitis despite similar plaque
levels to non‐pregnant counterparts. Aim To evaluate an intensive protocol aimed at reducing …

Background In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American
Dental Association released COVID-19 infection control interim guidance for US dentists, …

Background: Data are limited on the potential effect of intensive oral hygiene regimens and
periodontal therapy during pregnancy on periodontal health, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of MOUT h (Managing Oral
Hygiene Using Threat Reduction), a nonpharmacologic, relationship‐based intervention vs. …

Background: A fiber‐optic periodontal endoscope was developed to aid in the visualization
of subgingival structures and to improve the diagnosis and management of periodontal …

Focused Clinical Question: What are important considerations for selecting a predictable
regenerative surgical approach for intrabony defects? Summary: The predictable regeneration …