International Dental Journal study reinforces ΎΫΠΗΜεΣύ Digital Disease Profile Assessment tool as a sound method of screening patients for mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis
In a , experts aimed to evaluate the recently developed as a potential method of screening patients for mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis. Indeed, results of the study revealed the tool to be a suitable resource for oral health professionals to screen patients’ periodontal condition in daily dental practice.
A significant challenge facing general dentists today is how to successfully manage patients with periodontitis to achieve predictable treatment outcomes and long-term health. Periodontal conditions significantly affect oral health and have enormous socioeconomic impacts and healthcare costs. They can have a negative impact on well-being and quality of life, leading to serious consequences such as problems with chewing, speaking and tooth loss.
The Digital Disease Profile Assessment tool aligns with the and the , released by the European Federation of Periodontology.
About the ΎΫΠΗΜεΣύ Global Periodontal Health Project
GPHP was launched in October 2015 to reduce the burden of periodontal disease by raising awareness of its impact and engaging the public, oral health professionals and other health professionals, educators, and policymakers in promoting periodontal health.
The Global Periodontal Health Project is supported by Procter & Gamble.