Periodontitis: Early Detection By Periodontal Screening Index (PSI)

Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. More than 80 percent of the population suffers from gingivitis, according to results of the Third German Oral Health Study. One in three adults shows signs of moderate periodontitis, and one in seven even that of severe periodontitis. But this dramatic situation does not have … Periodontitis: Early Detection By Periodontal Screening Index (PSI)

BMI: Body Mass Index

A look in the mirror, often this is critical. Am I too fat, too thin or about right? Do I need to lose weight or gain weight? Questions around their own weight are everyday life for many people. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical formula that can be used to calculate a measurement … BMI: Body Mass Index

Proper Nutrition for Diabetes

In diabetes mellitus, proper nutrition is an important treatment measure. Basically, the modern diabetes diet follows the rules of a healthy diet that also apply to people without metabolic disease. But what does that mean in concrete terms? In many cases, a change in diet and weight loss leads to a significant improvement in blood … Proper Nutrition for Diabetes