Periodontal Diseases – Systemic Diseases (part 1)… Dr Michaela von Geijer

Description

The publications concerning possible links between periodontitis and systemic diseases is comprehensive. The research is moving forward fast. Associations are presented between several systemic diseases and periodontal diseases, some associations are stronger than others. How does these findings impact our clinical work in daily practice?

In this part an update of the latest research between periodontitis and the two common diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases will be brought to you. The possible effect of periodontitis on our body and the possible effect of systemic diseases on periodontitis will also be discussed.

Dr Michaela von Geijer
Michaela von Geijer has extensive clinical experience, with a special interest in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. She has always placed a high value on working with a preventive focus. Dr. von Geijer has experience lecturing as a teaching assistant at the Histology Department at the University of Lund and also to the profession and students when employed both by pharmaceutical companies and companies within the dental industry.