Erectile dysfunction might be associated with chronic periodontal disease:two ends of the cardiovascular spectrum.
INTRODUCTION: Both chronic periodontal disease (CPD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, including smoking and diabetes mellitus. However, the association between ED and CPD has never been studied. AIM: To study the association between ED and CPD. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES. Prevalence of ED, prevalence of CPD, ED severity. METHODS: The study population consisted of 305 men who filled the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire in order to detect ED and assess its severity, and underwent a pair of standardized posterior dental bitewing radiographs in order to detect CPD. SHIM questionnaire scores 21 or less represented ED. Alveolar bone loss of >or=6 mm represented CPD. RESULTS: The mean age of included men was 39.5 +/- 6.7 years. Overall, 70 (22.9%) men had ED and 13 (4.3%) had CPD. CPD was significantly more prevalent among men with mild ED (P = 0.004) and moderate to severe ED (P = 0.007) in comparison to men without ED. CONCLUSIONS: ED might be associated with CPD. These preliminary findings are consistent with theories that associate these conditions with systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis.
J. S. MED 2009 Apr;6(4):1111-6. Epub 2008 Dec 15.
LANAP
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
AAP Boston
I am at the American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting in Boston. It has been a very interesting meeting. Ray Yukna spoke today after the general assembly on a pannel on lasers along with Dr Greenwell who is also a Lanaper and Dr Romanos. Yesterday Dr. Lloyd Tilt spoke the first Periodontist to have the Periolase he gave his 10 year data. Interesting that they placed him under Inovations in Periodontics. Evan though the specialty is less than 100 years old.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Associate member of the American Academy of Periodontology
I have been honored with an Associate membership in the Prestigous AAP American Academy of Periodontics.
AAP Meeting in Boston
At the AAP don't forget to catch Ray Yukna on Saturday 1 pm this is the Corp sponsored program. then again you can see him 2pm.
MILLENNIUM DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES
Outstanding Clinical and Human Histologic
Outcomes with the PerioLase® Nd:YAG Laser
Speaker: Raymond A. Yukna
The Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure
(LANAP™) using the Nd:YAG laser in a specific
patented protocol has been evaluated as a single
visit treatment of periodontal pockets with the goal
of obtaining new attachment. Clinical success is
supported by human histology showing new
cementum and new connective tissue attachment.
Then Monday at 10:15.
CTS1: LASER APPLICATIONS: AN EVIDENCEBASED
APPROACH TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Treatment of Inflammatory
Periodontal Diseases
Moderator: Timothy P. Walsh
Speakers: Bobby L. Butler, Henry Greenwell,
George E. Romanos, Raymond A. Yukna
Lasers have been used in dentistry for many years.
Historically, lasers have been shown to be used primarily
for soft tissue procedures. The clinical benefits of lasers
have led to FDA clearance for numerous uses of such in
periodontics and implant dentistry.
Educational Objectives:
• Understand different laser wavelengths and their interactions with hard and soft tissue, including the applications of varying wavelengths and treatment protocols to treat periodontitis.
• Discuss tissue biotypes and case selections for open and closed crown lengthening.
• Demonstrate long-term success for treating failing implants with lasers.
Laser Gum Surgery
Monday, August 31, 2009
LANAP at the AAP meeting
I hope you have the oportunity to go to the AAP this year.
lloyd Tilt will be speaking on Sunday he will show his 10 year data.
I guess in Perio 10 years is considered innovative?
IP2: INNOVATIONS IN PERIODONTICS SESSION 2
10:15 - 11:45 am
http://perio.org/meetings/am/2009AdvanceProgram.pdf
Interesting thing about periodontists is all available accounts seem to suggest that Dr. Grace Rogers may have been the first practicing Periodontist in 1914.
You would think 10 years of data would be allot considering periodontics has been existence less than 100 years.
Though, it is still considered INOVATIVE?
lloyd Tilt will be speaking on Sunday he will show his 10 year data.
I guess in Perio 10 years is considered innovative?
IP2: INNOVATIONS IN PERIODONTICS SESSION 2
10:15 - 11:45 am
http://perio.org/meetings/am/2009AdvanceProgram.pdf
Interesting thing about periodontists is all available accounts seem to suggest that Dr. Grace Rogers may have been the first practicing Periodontist in 1914.
You would think 10 years of data would be allot considering periodontics has been existence less than 100 years.
Though, it is still considered INOVATIVE?
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Who Was the First Periodontist?
Who Was the First Periodontist?
Many people have wondered, who was the first periodontist? Upon hearing this question, many have wondered, what is a periodontist? Well, we are going to discuss those questions and many more throughout the course of this article, to the best of our abilities concerning the documented evidence.
We know that periodontal disease has been a problem for people all throughout history. You see, as a specialty, periodontics – the study of periodontal disease, periodontitis, et cetera – has a very long and very full history. That history covers the whole of civilization.
There is evidence that even back in prehistoric times, our ancestors had some problems with their teeth. For example, people in the early Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures had oral health problems. How do we know this? Well, for one thing, there is written evidence and skeletal remains which show the existence of periodontal disease.
In histories pertaining to ancient Chinese and Indian cultures, there exists evidence of periodontal diseases like scurvy. Within those same histories, there were actually pieces of advice pertaining to the importance of cleaning one’s teeth! The evidence piles up through history, from ancient Greek and Roman to Renaissance Europe. The diseases themselves were well described in the records available, as well treatments and methods of prevention.
However, the first periodontist came quite a bit later – not until the early twentieth century, in fact. Now, it stands to reason that periodontists likely existed before this; they simply were not documented. They may have gone by a different title. Around about 1914, however, all available accounts seem to suggest that Dr. Grace Rogers may have been the first practicing periodontist.
Given the long history of documented periodontal diseases and care, however, it only stands to reason that, in the equally long history of dentistry, other people must have practiced periodontology. We simply do not have the records of those possible forebears.
Disclaimer: If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, please visit your dentist or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition.
Many people have wondered, who was the first periodontist? Upon hearing this question, many have wondered, what is a periodontist? Well, we are going to discuss those questions and many more throughout the course of this article, to the best of our abilities concerning the documented evidence.
We know that periodontal disease has been a problem for people all throughout history. You see, as a specialty, periodontics – the study of periodontal disease, periodontitis, et cetera – has a very long and very full history. That history covers the whole of civilization.
There is evidence that even back in prehistoric times, our ancestors had some problems with their teeth. For example, people in the early Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures had oral health problems. How do we know this? Well, for one thing, there is written evidence and skeletal remains which show the existence of periodontal disease.
In histories pertaining to ancient Chinese and Indian cultures, there exists evidence of periodontal diseases like scurvy. Within those same histories, there were actually pieces of advice pertaining to the importance of cleaning one’s teeth! The evidence piles up through history, from ancient Greek and Roman to Renaissance Europe. The diseases themselves were well described in the records available, as well treatments and methods of prevention.
However, the first periodontist came quite a bit later – not until the early twentieth century, in fact. Now, it stands to reason that periodontists likely existed before this; they simply were not documented. They may have gone by a different title. Around about 1914, however, all available accounts seem to suggest that Dr. Grace Rogers may have been the first practicing periodontist.
Given the long history of documented periodontal diseases and care, however, it only stands to reason that, in the equally long history of dentistry, other people must have practiced periodontology. We simply do not have the records of those possible forebears.
Disclaimer: If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, please visit your dentist or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition.
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