Editor’s Note: This marks the third installment of a comprehensive four-part interview series featuring Dr. Tim Donley, DDS, MSD.
Anne Rice: Dr. Donley, you’ve previously discussed the issue of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (CIPD). Inflammation, wherever it occurs, is a problematic factor, and while the medical field acknowledges this, it appears that dental professionals are not adequately addressing it. Could you provide more insights into this issue?
Tim Donley: It is abundantly clear to the medical community that although inflammation may not be the sole cause of age-related chronic diseases that diminish both the quality and quantity of life as people grow older, it undeniably plays a pivotal role in fueling the development and progression of these ailments.
Medicine has also embraced the idea that controlling sources of systemic inflammation is a vital strategy for reducing the risk of systemic diseases. We are well aware of the behaviors that promote health, such as ceasing tobacco use, maintaining a balanced diet and exercise regimen, getting sufficient sleep, monitoring factors like blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and stress, as well as moderating alcohol intake. It’s time to include the maintenance of relatively inflammation-free oral health throughout our lives in that list.
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What Is Chronic Inflammatory Periodontal Disease (CIPD)?