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The ideal tool for patient
periodontal self management
Why does it work?
“ subgingival debridement with a
brush is effective in removing
plaque deposits from periodontally
involved root surfaces.”
Carey et al 2001
J Clin Periodontol 2001; 28: 820–
827
How much could it remove?
- The average amount of bacteria
removed was averaged at 83.9%
- Bacteria had been partially removed
from the surface of calculus in
some areas.
Carey et al 2001
J Clin Periodontol 2001; 28: 820–827
Systemic Health?
Periodontal disease is a risk factor
or marker for Coronary Heart
Disease that is independent of
traditional Coronary Heart
Disease risk factors, including
socioeconomic status
Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease
Incidence: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
J Gen Intern Med 23(12):2079–86 2008
Patient Testimonials
Anna
NHS dental services in England
An independent review led by
Professor Jimmy Steele June 2009
Longer recall intervals are a marker of success, not an
abdication of duty, and the recall interval is integral to
a continuing care arrangement. A move away from the
six-month interval should be the prize of a preventiveled service, releasing resources for other services.
Subject to emerging evidence, strong and aligned
messages may be required to help patients to
understand the advantages of longer intervals. The
essential element of continuing care is about the
relationship, not the frequency
Statement of Support –
Phil Ower, pericourses.co.uk
Dear Hani,
“ I support your efforts to produce a new brush to allow patients to achieve
subgingival cleaning. I have been advising patients to use such a device,
adapted from a standard single-tufted brush (eg CTS Super Interspace) for
about 20 years, having been taught this technique by Bernie Kieser at the
Eastman in the early 1990s.
I have found it to be highly effective in helping to control the subgingival
biofilm in periodontitis patients, as shown (albeit with a different brush) in the
2001 study by Carey and Daly (J Clin Periodontol. 2001 Sep;28(9):820-7).
I have taught this technique to hundreds, if not thousands, of dentists and
hygienists over the years on the many courses I have given (including the
2009 'Talking Points' tour round the UK) and feedback on the technique has
been universally positive. Good luck with your endeavours.”
Kind Regards,
Phil Ower
www.periocourses.co.uk
Statement of Support –
NHS Dentist
I am happy to confirm that NHS Dentist has continued to provide a full
hygienist service on the NHS for patients presenting with periodontal
disease, despite the 2006 contract which effectively cut funding for all such
treatments.
We have done this by implementing the system advocated by Philip Owers'
subgingival oral hygiene instruction to our patients, because it is effective and
in order to minimise the future financial burden to our Practice and the NHS.
This practice has treated over 80,000 NHS patients since we opened in
1999.
Sharon Bierer
Practice Manager”
NHS Dentist
02076101110
[email protected]
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