Research provides further evidence that a person’s genes play a major role in the onset and severity of periodontal disease. A study, published in a new issue of the Journal of Periodontology, concluded that approximately half of the variance in periodontal disease in the population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Originally published in April/May 2003 edition of Dimensions in Dental Hygeine The dental endoscope creates the opportunity for successful periodontal therapy and offers the dental hygienist a tool to aid in definitive scaling and root planing.