Joseph W Vere

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK.

Periodontal exams for adult orthodontic patients

The basic periodontal examination (BPE) is the screening tool for assessing periodontal health. It should be performed on all dentate adult patients as part of the initial examination. To carry out a...