Chewing sugar-free xylitol chewing gum could have significantly positive effects in reducing gingival inflammation when used as an adjunct to traditional therapies for treating gingivitis (mechanical cleaning and optimisation of home oral hygiene), but further clinical studies are required in order to confirm this assumption.

Implementing the new classification for periodontal and peri-implant diseases takes time and is a question of experience and practice, but simple reference tools such as a flowchart can help with this process.

This March, the International Dental Show in Cologne will once again play host to the dental industry’s key players as they showcase new products, forward-thinking technologies and innovative concepts for dental practices and laboratories. W&H is now giving a sneak preview of its trade fair highlights and product innovations. In the spirit of the W&H trade fair slogan ‘From innovative products to sustainable solutions’, W&H’s appearance at the trade fair will focus on its sustainable product and service solutions.