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Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Management of gum disease.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
General PracticeOral Surgery

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
National
CKS: Gingivitis and Periodontitis
National
CKS: Management of Gingivitis and Periodontitis
National
Chapter 5: periodontal diseases - Delivering better oral health: an evidence-based toolkit for prevention
Local
Classification of Periodontal Diseases in Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Needs
Local
Gingivitis and periodontitis | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local
Gingivitis: Development and Evaluation of Drugs for Treatment or Prevention - FDA Guidance
Local
Treatment of Plaque-induced Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Other Clinical Conditions
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that differentiate gingivitis from periodontitis in adult patients?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the referral criteria for patients with periodontitis to a specialist periodontist?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • Which systemic conditions should I consider when evaluating a patient with severe periodontitis?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What is the role of antimicrobial therapy in the management of periodontitis in primary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
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