Periodontal (Gum) Disease (cont.)
Author:
Terry K. Carstensen, DO
Coauthor:
William R. Fraser, DO
Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsperiodontal gum disease, gum disease, periodontal disease, gingivitis, periodontitis, plaque, tartar, calculus, dental scaling, root planing, oral hygiene, swollen gums, bleeding gums, red gums, inflamed gums, loose teeth, tooth pain, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Periodontal (Gum) Disease
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