Clinical Workflow for Periodontal Bacterial Testing When to Test • How to Treat • When to Re-Test Understanding when to use bacterial testing — and what to do next — can be confusing for dental teams. This periodontal bacterial testing workflow was created to help...
🔥 Inflammation Starts in the Mouth Featuring medical commentary from Dr. Michael Roizen (Cleveland Clinic) and excerpts from the documentary Say Ahh: A Film About Oral Health How oral bacteria ignite whole-body inflammation Chronic inflammation is the hidden driver...
Implant Failure & Bacterial Testing: What the Latest Research Shows Dental implants can fail for many reasons — but one of the most overlooked is bacterial imbalance.New research shows that the same microbes driving gum disease can also cause implant failure,...
Perio Power Hour brings the science behind the smile to life — connecting bacterial testing, clinical systems, and team-based perio care. Join Jennifer Seider and Tosha Kozloski, creators of Boots, Bugs & Biofilm, as they dive into: How oral pathogens drive...
🧠 New research: oral bacteria may play a role in migraine pain A 2025 systematic review in the European Journal of Neurology reveals that individuals with periodontal disease are more likely to experience migraines. Researchers believe that inflammation and bacteria...
Bad Breath and Gum Disease: What the Science Says Why Bad Breath Happens If you’ve ever worried about bad breath, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns patients bring up — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Most people assume bad breath...
