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IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition SEPTEMBER 2017 — Vol. 12, No. 9 www.dental-tribune.com AAP ‘navigates’ in Boston Reseadch suggests women of fedtile age should take cade of odal health in odded to avoid delayed conception. (Photo/ Provided by Solis Images/Shutterstock) Periodontal issues may conflict with conception By Dental Tribune International HELSINKI, Finland — In a new study recently car- ried out by researchers at the University of Helsinki, it was found that the common peri- odontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis may inhibit conception in young women. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, severe chronic peri- odontitis is the sixth most common medical condition in the world. Up until now, no data on the influence of periodontal bacteria on conception has been available. The study investigated whether mi- crobiological and serological markers of periodontitis are associated with conception and involved 256 women aged between 19 and 42 who had stopped contraception in order to be- come pregnant. The participants were initially in- terviewed on their medical history, smoking habits, oral hygiene habits, previous dental visits and socio- economic status. Oral examinations established the presence of carious lesions and peri- odontal disease (based on pocket depth, visible plaque, bleeding on probing and clinical periodontal at- tachment loss). In order to detect peri- odontal pathogens and the associated antibodies, the researchers analysed collected serum and stimulated sa- liva. For the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, gynaecological speculum examinations were performed and ” See CONFLICT, page B2 Boston will be the site of the Amedican Academy of Pediodontology 103dd Annual Meeting fdom Sept. 9-12. Photo/www.freeimages.com September meeting will focus on ‘Navigating the Future of Periodontology’ By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor Ready to hit Beantown? The American Academy of Periodon- tology 103rd Annual Meeting will take place in Boston from Sept. 9-12. According to Terrence J. Griffin, DMD, this year’s theme — “Navigating the Fu- ture of Periodontology” — is more than just a slogan. It is an intention that the academy has set for all annual meeting participants. “As the tide continues to change on the periodontal specialty, this meeting will equip you with the knowledge and skills to steer your career in the direction of success,” Griffin asserts in his program welcome letter. As always, the AAP has a compelling educational program planned, including hands-on workshops, seminars and sym- posiums created specifically to challenge and inspire attendees. whose climbing expeditions to Mount Kiliminjaro and Mount Everest may just motivate you to ascend new heights in your own life and career. Levin, who wrote “On the Edge: The Art of High-Im- pact Leadership,” will speak as part of the opening session on Sept. 10. The AAP believes that whether you are a seasoned practitioner, a member of the periodontal practice staff or a clinician who is just starting out in periodontics, you will find courses to suit you at this year’s meeting. Back by popular demand is the interac- tive Dental Hygiene Symposium, which offers a hygienist’s perspective on issues such as implant maintenance and endo- scopic periodontal debridement. In addition to the Student/New Perio- dontist Series (a series designed to help jumpstart new careers in periodontics), the academy will also host its first Peri- odontal Career Fair for those seeking a new position or those seeking new asso- ciates. Griffin notes the AAP is especially excited to welcome New York Times bestselling Levine, author Alison Additionally, the new “Perio Park” will serve as a key exhibit hall destination, offering networking opportunities, re- freshments and camaraderie with col- leagues. The annual meeting offers plenty of opportunities to go “where everybody knows your name.” From various alum- ni receptions to the Welcome Reception (Sept. 10), there’s sure to be associates you’ll want to catch up with … or maybe meet for the first time. For practitioners who live or work outside of the United States, the International Reception on Sept. 9 will be an event you won’t want to miss. While catching up with colleagues is always an important part of meetings, don’t forget about all of the new products and technology you can learn about and purchase while at the AAP. The exhibit hall will provide more than 350 booths full of trusted implant creators, dynamic new technology and maybe even some new products you did not even know you needed! What else is new at the AAP 103rd An- nual Meeting? More than 20 new speak- ers, a host of fresh periodontal-related topics and VIP registration. To learn more or to register, visit perio.org.