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Teodora Boeriu, BS

TEODORA BOERIU, BS, is a medical student at St. George University in Grenada, West Indies.

Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases Are the Not-So-Silent Killers

Nov 7, 2025

An integrated healthcare approach shows that reducing cardiovascular risk through lifestyle changes and systemic inflammation management can also improve periodontal health — and vice versa.

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Preventing Infective Endocarditis

Jun 16, 2025

Understanding when to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis, and why oral hygiene may matter more, can help dental professionals prevent a potentially fatal cardiac infection.

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Exploring Regenerative Approaches for Retrograde Peri-Implantitis

Feb 26, 2025

A novel case report highlights the potential of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with allograft material in managing retrograde peri-implantitis. While biofilm removal remains a challenge, this approach demonstrates…

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Managing Late Implant Complications in a Medically Complex Patient

Feb 21, 2025

An 81-year-old patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease presented with late implant complications, including peri-implant infection and pocketing. A surgical approach combining guided bone regeneration and…

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Understanding and Managing Periapical Lesions

Feb 14, 2025

Retrograde peri-implantitis presents a rare but challenging complication in implant dentistry. Learn about its potential causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, including the role of growth factors like rh-PDGF in promoting…

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