Overweight and obesity impact on periodontitis

Overweight and obesity have been associated with increased periodontitis risk. However, uncertainty persists regarding the causal relationship of such conditions. In this study, participants were followed periodically since their birth. Anthropometric measures and habits were assessed during the life-course. Periodontal examinations comprised a full-mouth probing at six sites per tooth using a PCP2 probe. Two
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Managing complications of gingival and periodontal diseases

At Foundation Dental Services, once we have stabilised your periodontal disease, with active periodontal treatment, we will tailor a supportive care programme for you according to your ongoing risk of recurrence.
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The Sound of Periondontitis

THIS FILM, first shown at Europerio 8, was a collaboration between the British Society of Periodontology and the British Society for Dental Hygiene and Therapy and led by UCL Eastman Dental Institute with support from the UCL Public Engagement Unit. Please view the film ‘The Sound of Periodontitis’ and complete the very brief survey at
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