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During June, when we observe those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, we understand that our patients who need periodontal care the most may be the people who are least able to provide it for themselves. Data suggests that perio keystone pathogens in people with ongoing inflammatory perio disease spill into the bloodstream and enhance degenerative brain changes. How does Dr. Tim Donley, Philips Oral Healthcare KOL, discuss the brain link with his patients?
As connections between various areas of health are revealed, total body wellness has increasingly become a topic of interest for both health-care providers (HCPs) and patients. While patients may be able to easily find information surrounding the gut-mind connection through mainstream media, data highlighting the mouth-body connection has yet to gain the same traction.
Timothy Donley, DDS, MSD When treating a disease, the considered therapeutic options should be those most likely to affect the identified etiology and achieve the desired result. Thus, the etiology must be well-understood, and the desired result must be well-defined. As dentistry's comprehension of the etiology and goal of periodontal therapy evolves, so must clinicians' therapeutic approach.
To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Marko Vujicic’s, PhD, March JADA guest editorial titled “Our Dental Care System Is Stuck: And Here Is What to Do About It” (JADA. 2017;149[3]:167-169) is the single most important piece of dental literature that I have read in 30 years. Finally, a visionary plan to chart a better course for dentistry.
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