By the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 

CHICAGO – February 13, 2004 – Appearing on a recent episode of reality TV, periodontist and member of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), Jeff Ganeles, DMD, showed how immediate loading dental implants transformed a patient’s smile in just a few visits.

By the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
“Cosmetic surgery has become more popular than ever before especially now that more Americans are living longer and aging more gracefully with the help of plastic surgery. Periodontal plastic surgery has also felt this trend as it has experienced a significant shift toward cosmetic-related surgery to help make smiles last a lifetime".

By the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
People are living longer and healthier lives. And, older adults also are more likely to keep their teeth for a lifetime than they were a decade ago. However, studies indicate that older people have the highest rates of periodontal disease and need to do more to maintain good oral health.

 

A dentist is one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth. A denturist is a dental technician who makes, fits, and repairs dentures directly for the public. Dental Hygienists is a a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth.  Dental Floss is a thread to clean teeth teeth. A Dental Technician is one who makes dental appliances. Dentistry is the art or profession of a dentist.