The systemic cost of “a little bleeding”
For too long, “a little bleeding” has been minimized or accepted as normal—but Dr. Mia Geisinger makes it clear: bleeding is a sign of inflammation, and inflammation matters. With dozens of systemic illnesses linked to or exacerbated by periodontal inflammation, dental professionals have a critical opportunity to help patients understand that periodontal health is not just about saving teeth—it is about supporting whole-body health.
In this episode, Dr. Geisinger breaks down the science, the responsibility, and the opportunity we have as clinicians to collaborate with our patients, improve periodontal outcomes, and reduce the oral inflammatory burden that may contribute to systemic disease. If you have ever struggled to get patients to take bleeding gums seriously, this conversation will give you the language, confidence, and clinical perspective to change the way they see their oral health.Tune in for a compelling episode that reminds us why periodontal health is no longer optional—it is foundational.
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About the Author
Pamela Maragliano, DMD
Chief Editor of Dental Economics
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].
Brian B. Nový, DDS
Brian B. Nový, DDS, is the chief dental officer of the Alliance Dental Center, Massachusetts Public Employees Fund. He served as president of the National CAMBRA Coalition and is currently the consumer representative to the United States Food & Drug Administration Dental Products Panel. His awards include the American Dental Association (ADA) Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year, the Academy of General Dentistry Weclew Award, the Dugoni Award, and the ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Practice Award.