November 11, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH THE CHALLENGE: Bringing together a group of team members representing different educational backgrounds, clinical experiences, patient care philosophies,Read More
November 11, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: I work in a large practice with many hygienists, and we do not align on theRead More
September 12, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: What is the difference between recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis? A: In previous classification systems, recurrent periodontitisRead More
September 12, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: Has the definition of “localized” and “generalized” changed in reference to describing the extent of periodontalRead More
August 26, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: I just started using the term “nonsurgical periodontal therapy” (NSPT) when speaking to my patients, and theyRead More
July 22, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: Can you make a dental hygiene diagnosis based on pocket depths alone? A few of my fellowRead More
June 24, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: Some of my patients resist getting recommended radiographs. What can I do to encourage them toRead More
May 12, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH Q: I just started working in a practice where restorative dentistry has been the primary focus andRead More
March 18, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH. Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification? Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review someRead More
February 25, 2022 by Gabriele Maycher, CEO, GEM Dental Experts Inc. BSc, PID, dip DH, RDH. Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification? Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review someRead More