DrBicuspid

Dental students best hygienists at scaling in new study

Dental students may be better at scaling and root planing than their hygiene counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Dental students in Switzerland more effectively scaled a maxillary ...
The Joplin Globe

Scaling and Root Planing: What to Expect During Periodontal Treatment

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / If you've encountered swelling, bleeding or pain in your gums, you may have developed periodontal disease. Also known ...
DrBicuspid

Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, ...
Los Angeles Times

Scaling and Root Planing: Why This Deep Cleaning Is Vital for Gum Health

SRP is the frontline treatment for periodontitis and involves removing plaque below the gumline. It significantly reduces inflammation, bleeding, and bacterial infection in the gums. Adjunctive ...
Nature

Adjunctive subantimicrobial-dose doxycycline without oral hygiene instruction gives mixed results compared with scaling and root planing alone

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of subantimicrobial-dose doxycycline (SDD) in conjunction with subgingival scaling and root planing (SRP) in patients with adult periodontitis. Design: ...