Oral Systemic Laser Conference

The two messages could not be more diametrically opposed. One, with the intention of creating drama thru mis-information and inuendo. The other, a potentially paradigm shift in the medical/dental approach to Alzheimers diagnosis and treatment. Many people who I have spoken to, read this article as a direct CAUSAL relationship between porphyromonas gingivalis and Alzheimers. In both instances I see the dentist as winning big time. Because the conversations have been initiated.

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We could not be more pleased with the timely appearance of Dr.John Carrano at this conference. Dr.Carrano is the CEO of Paratus Diagnostics and has been working for years on a point of care, chair side test for various pathogens. And the first generation of test available later this year has a particular focus on porphyromonas gingivalis. Good call John! He will be presenting on point of care salivary diagnostics and how this can potentially change the practice if dentistry. 

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 I have known that the "root canal story" was a potential source of controversy for years and I have approached this subject very carefully and advised other thought leaders in the oral systemic space accordingly. I am not at all surprised that this came up in such an explosive manner. I predicted it would. The difference for me was, I was prepared. When I met David Williams of Fotona Lasers several years ago, he began to show me the periodontal use of their Twinlase Technology. He assumed since I was presenting on cardiovascular prevention,that my only focus would be on gum disease. The use of their laser for periodontal disease and peri-implantitis is well established. But he was wrong. My attention was drawn to their ENDODONTIC  disinfection technology (PIPS and SWEEPS) because it looked like a phenomenal upgrade to traditional disinfection approaches and it gave me a really important message. A message of hope through superior technology! It is one thing to bring the level of awareness to the profession of a potential problem (failed root canals), but it is equally important to draw a direct road map as to a potential solution. I saw it then and believe it to this day. Do not miss the opportunity to see for yourself.