Perio-Pod TM Definition: (copyright 2010, Paul Jacobs, DDS)
A perio-pod TM is two or more people that share or potentially share similar oral bacteria, pathogens and/or periodontal risk factors. Inclusion in a perio-pod may affect the periodontal treatment decisions or outcomes for an individual based on the profile of the group.
A perio-pod TM is two or more people that share or potentially share similar oral bacteria, pathogens and/or periodontal risk factors. Inclusion in a perio-pod may affect the periodontal treatment decisions or outcomes for an individual based on the profile of the group.
Above are bacterial profiles from Hain-diagnostics showing the similarity in bacterial profiles between spouses and between parents and their children.
