William L. Purifoy, Fort Worth Texas

Twelfth Night; Fort Worth District Dental Society; November 2004

The following anagram represents my current views on a variety of subjects.

P eriodontal health facilitates tooth retention and promotes systemic wellness.

E very patient should receive regular periodontal assessments.

R ecords should include a periodontal chart. The Texas State Board requires it.

I nterdisciplinary therapy elevates the quality of care. Use specialists when needed.

O cclusal trauma may add to the destructive nature of plaque-induced inflammation.

D etection and early treatment of periodontal disease greatly improve prognosis.

O ral irrigators may reduce inflammatory mediators which cause periodontal destruction.

N on-Surgical scaling is likely to leave residual calculus when proving depths are >=5mm.

T obacco smoking increases the risk for tooth loss by 70%.

A cellular dermal matrix offers an option for soft tissue grafting without palatal wounds.

L ocal delivery of specific antimicrobial drugs may enhance non-surgical outcomes.

H ost modulation with protease inhibitors may be advantageous in aggressive cases.

E lectromechanical brushes are beneficial for patients with poor plaque control.

A dvances in science and technology continually improve our therapeutic abilities.

L asers have limitations similar to elextrosurgery. Few periodontists embrace them.

T reatment for periodontists should include active therapy and maintenance care.

H ygienists and assistants offer invaluable help in the provision of quality care.