Periodontal Glossary

Definitions of key periodontal-related terms

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Biofilm

Bleeding on Probing (BoP)

Biofilm

A colony of microorganisms embedded within a self-produced extracellular matrix. The matrix provides physical and chemical protection to the microorganisms, facilitates nutrient exchange and enables communication between the microorganisms.

Bleeding on Probing (BoP)

A clinical sign indicating inflammation of the gums. It occurs when the gums bleed in response to gentle probing, often signalling gingivitis or periodontitis.

Diabetes Glossary

Definitions of key diabetes-related terms

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

A device that tracks blood glucose levels continuously, helping people with diabetes manage their condition more effectively.

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Dr Varkha Rattu

Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead

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Dr Amar Puttanna

Diabetes Co-Lead

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Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Diabetes Co-Lead

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Professor Mark Ide

Periodontology Co-Lead

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Professor Luigi Nibali

Periodontology Co-Lead

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Dr Dominika Antoniszczak

Education & Support Advisor

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Dr Jasmine Loke

Clinical Content Advisor

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Dr Mira Shah

Patient Resource Advisor

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Elaine Tilling

Outreach & Communications Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Varkha Rattu

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Amar Puttanna

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Diabetes Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Diabetes Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Professor Mark Ide

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Professor Luigi Nibali

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Dominika Antoniszczak

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Education and Support Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Jasmine Loke

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Clinical Content Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Mira Shah

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Patient Resource Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Elaine Tilling

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Outreach and Communications Lead

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