Practicing Dentistry in the Age of Periodontal Risk Management

Authors

Roger N. Warren D.D.S., Assistant Professor, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of DentistryFollow
Liana Umbrio D.D.S., First-year resident at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryFollow
Leena Palomo D.D.S., M.S.D., Professor and Chair, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of DentistryFollow

Keywords

Periodontal Risk Assessment, Modifiable Factors, Systemic Factors

Abstract

Purpose of review: To provide clinicians with knowledge of periodontal risk assessment that can be applied chairside effortlessly.

Recent findings: Detecting periodontal risk factors early may reduce the morbidity of oral and systemic diseases, as oral and systemic health can have a bidirectional relationship.

Summary: Dental professionals are equipped with evidence-based risk factors to predict and prevent the progression of periodontal disease. Implementing chairside risk assessment allows for prevention and early intervention, potentially reducing healthcare costs and promoting simpler solutions in an unpredictable economy.

Recommended Citation

Warren, Roger N. D.D.S.; Umbrio, Liana D.D.S.; and Palomo, Leena D.D.S., M.S.D. (2025) "Practicing Dentistry in the Age of Periodontal Risk Management," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 91: No. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol91/iss4/6