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Reducing the need for adjunctive antibiotics during scaling and root planing

by Dr. Scott Froum

Dr. Scott Froum describes a study that tested individuals with moderate to severe periodontal disease who used an oral care recovery kit prior to periodontal therapy. Results indicated a reduced need for adjunctive antibiotics during SRP. Read the article

Antibiotics: Are they needed for dental implant placement? by Dr. Scott Froum

Date: Dec. 1, 2022 Antibiotic coverage during implant therapy is controversial. Here, Dr. Scott Froum reviews the science on the subject and offers a decision matrix for recommended antibiotic use with implants. There are many reasons for dental implant failure, one of which is the development of bacteria around implants....

Laser treatment of cold sores

by Dr. Scott Forum

Date: February 2023 Dr. Scott Froum presents a case example of how low-level laser therapy can be used to reduce the time and severity of herpes labialis infections. Summary: Herpes labialis, also known as cold sores, is a common viral infection of the lips or mouth area caused by the herpes...