What are recent accomplishments in periodontics?

Laser: We perform laser periodontal therapy which has replaced more than 80% of our traditional surgeries. This is a major accomplishment.

DNA: There are new dna tests that inform us if a patient is genetically predisposed to heart disease and stroke. This is a simple salivary test. It is believed that 80% of all disease starts in the oral cavity. If a patient has periodontal disease it can trip the inflammatory chain that can lead to heart attack and stroke.

Lasers: Lasers are becoming the standard of care in periodontics by improving the patients experience by reducing pain, swelling and bleeding while aiding in improved healing and bone regeneration.

Technology: There have been many advances in periodontics. With he use of lasers traditional gum disease can be treated more conservatively than ever. Additionally, advances in dental implants allow for faster healing and more aesthetic outcomes than ever before.