Over the last couple of years, it has become increasingly clear that periodontal disease dramatically increases the risk of peri-implantitis, implant failures, and numerous overall health conditions. The mouth cannot be separated from the rest of the body — oral health impacts overall health. Despite that growing awareness, the prevalence of periodontal disease amongst the general populace doesn’t seem to be shifting. 

Dr. Spring Liu is the senior physician in the periodontology and peri-implant diseases division at the University of Zurich. We recently hosted Dr. Liu on our Zircon Medical Podcast to discuss periodontology in the practical and academic context. 

Support the Show.