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We’ve Got a New Team Member
BC Perio has a new team member, Tiffany Wilkinson! Tiffany started her job with us on August 4, and is working as a CDA with Dr. Birdi. She has over 9 years of work experience in general dentistry, prosthodontics, pediatrics, surgery, and general/IV sedation. She is...
Highlight on BC Perio Dentist: Dr. Bobby Birdi
We thought it’d be nice to write a post on one of our very own BC Perio doctors today: Dr. Bobby Birdi! Dr. Birdi is one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics (Periodontist & Prosthodontist), and the first and only...
Welcome Dr. Ron Zokol!
We are happy to announce that, effective today, Dr. Rob Zokol is now one of the residing dentists at the BC Perio Dental Health and Implant Centre. Dr. Zokol has an impressive history that includes over 30 years of study and work. He graduated from UBC’s Faculty of...
Pregnant Women With Gum Disease May Be Putting Babies’ Health at Risk
New findings have indicated that women suffering from periodontal disease may be at risk for giving birth to a pre-term or low-birth weight babies. Click here to learn more! Contact BC Perio for professional periodontists and prosthodontists in Vancouver and...
BC Perio offers Botox
At BC Perio, we are happy to offer Botox to our clients. Typically, Botox is used as a cosmetic treatment for people looking to enhance their appearances, but at BC Perio it can also be used for medical purposes. It can be used on muscles that twitch involuntarily,...
Platelet-rich Plasma and Dentistry
We found this interesting article on Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) and its effect on the dental industry. PRP is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. It stimulates healing in patients that have undergone surgeries or experienced harmful tragedies. It has...
Can Treating Gum Disease Help Improve Other Health Problems?
A new study found that people treated for periodontal disease had lower healthcare costs and fewer stays at the hospital for other medical conditions than that of individuals whose gum disease went untreated. Visit this link to learn more about these new findings!...
Does Stress Help Cause Gum Disease?
Is there a link between stress and gum disease? Researchers at Tuft University are currently investigating the connection between stress and periodontal disease. Click here to learn more! Contact BC Perio for professional periodontists and prosthodontists in Vancouver...
10 Uses for Worn-Out Toothbrushes
Are you planning on throwing out your old, worn-out toothbrush for a newer one that has tighter, cleaner bristles? Just because you can’t brush your teeth with that old toothbrush doesn’t mean you still can’t use it for other tasks! This useful article shows us just a...
Not Brushing Your Teeth Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack
This informative article discusses a recent study that revealed how gum-disease-causing bacteria can increase cholesterol and inflammation in the heart and arteries when released into the bloodstream. Contact BC Perio for professional periodontists and prosthodontists...
Periodontal Health a Huge Factor in Better Diabetes Control!
We found this article that explains how periodontal health is an important factor in better diabetes control! Contact BC Perio for professional periodontists and prosthodontists in Vancouver, Coquitlam, and surrounding areas. http://www.perio.org/consumer/EFP_Diabetes
Best and Worst Food and Drinks For Your Teeth
Are you worried that the food and beverages you’re consuming may negatively affect your oral health? This article identifies some of the best and worst meal and beverage options for your teeth. Book a consultation with BC Perio if you’re in need of a professional...