SDCEP Dental Companion
The Dental Companion, by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP), delivers easy mobile access to SDCEP’s evidence-based guidance via Google Play, iTunes or the web.
Category: Gum (periodontal) disease
Periodontal diseases affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis
Gingivitis causes your gums to become red, inflamed and swollen so that they bleed easily e.g when touching or brushing your gums.
Periodontitis affects the gums, the periodontal ligament (which attaches your tooth to the bone) and the supporting bone. This can result in more swelling and bleeding of the gums, pain, bad breath and taste with pus coming from the gums or abscesses developing (pyorrhoea). The teeth can start to loosen and move and may fall out.
The risk of developing periodontal disease is increased for
- Smokers
- Diabetics
- People on certain drugs (eg. some types of anti-epilepsy, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives)
- Pregnant women
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Oral Health Promotion-general dental practice NICE guidelines [NG30]
This guideline covers how general dental practice teams can convey advice about oral hygiene and the use of fluoride. It […]
Prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in primary care
Guidance on the Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care was first published in June 2014. The guidance […]
Dental Recall (CG 19)
The NICE dental recall clinical guideline helps clinicians assign recall intervals between oral health reviews that are appropriate to the […]
Oral health assessment and review
This guidance document aims to facilitate the move from a restorative approach to patient care to a preventive and long-term […]
British Society of Periodontology
The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) was founded in 1949 and exists to promote the art and science of periodontology.
British Dental Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) is an independent charity (not for profit) dedicated to improving oral health and well-being […]
Guidelines for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery
Guidelines for professionals for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery.
When should my next dental check-up be?
Information for the public about how often you should have dental check-ups (“Dental recall”)
Adult Oral Health
This report is intended to provide an overview of the main issues affecting adult oral health, to highlight particular areas […]