Enhancing Patient Care with Our New Specialist Periodontist for Complex Gum Disease Management

We are please to welcome specialist periodontist Dr Rijula Karanjkar to our Great Park clinic.

Gum disease affects millions of people worldwide, and managing its complex forms requires specialised care. To better support local dentists and improve patient outcomes, we are excited to announce the addition of a specialist periodontist to our practice. This expert will focus on advanced gum disease management, offering a valuable referral option for cases that need more than routine dental care.

Why Complex Gum Disease Needs Specialist Care

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, ranges from mild inflammation to severe infection that can damage the bone supporting teeth. While many cases respond well to standard dental treatments, complex cases require deeper expertise. These include:

• Advanced periodontitis with significant bone loss

• Refractory cases that do not improve with initial treatment

• Patients with systemic conditions like diabetes that affect gum health

• Cases needing surgical intervention such as grafts or regenerative procedures

  
  

General dentists provide excellent preventive care and early treatment. However, when gum disease progresses or resists treatment, a specialist periodontist brings the skills and tools necessary to manage these challenges effectively.

What a Specialist Periodontist Brings to Patient Care

Periodontists complete additional years of training focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum disease and related structures. Their expertise includes:

• Detailed assessment of gum and bone health using advanced imaging

• Customised treatment plans combining non-surgical and surgical options

• Performing procedures like scaling and root planing, pocket reduction surgery, and bone grafting

• Managing gum disease in patients with complex medical histories

• Coordinating care with general dentists and other health professionals

  
  

This specialist knowledge helps preserve natural teeth, reduce infection, and improve overall oral health, especially in difficult cases.

How Local Dentists Benefit from Referring Patients

By partnering with a specialist periodontist, local dentists can:

• Ensure patients with complex gum disease receive the best possible care

• Focus on routine dental care while knowing advanced cases are managed expertly

• Collaborate on treatment plans for comprehensive patient management

• Access cutting-edge periodontal treatments without needing in-house expertise

• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing seamless referrals and follow-up care

  
  

This collaboration strengthens the local dental community and improves patient outcomes.

What Patients Can Expect from Specialist Periodontal Care

Patients referred to the specialist periodontist will experience:

• Thorough evaluation including X-rays and periodontal charting

• Clear explanation of their gum disease status and treatment options

• Personalised treatment plans balancing effectiveness and comfort

• Access to advanced procedures not available in general dental offices

• Ongoing monitoring to maintain gum health after treatment

  
  

This approach helps patients regain oral health and prevent tooth loss.

Supporting Local Dentists with Seamless Referral Process

We have designed our referral system to be straightforward and supportive:

• Easy-to-use referral form and direct communication channels

• Prompt appointment scheduling for referred patients

• Detailed reports and treatment summaries shared with the referring dentist

  
  

Our goal is to make specialist care accessible and integrated into everyday dental practice.