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Periodontics to Periodontology: A Journey Through Time

December 29, 2025

The Journal of Periodontal Research has been around for 60 years. It started as a small publication. Now, it's a big deal in the world of gum health. The journal has seen many changes. It has grown and evolved over time. This growth mirrors the field itself. Periodontics has become periodontology. I

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A Dentist's Journey: From Pulpit to Periodontist

December 13, 2025

John Mankey Riggs, a name not widely known today, was a pioneer in the dental field. Born in Connecticut, he initially set out to become a church minister. However, he switched paths and enrolled at Jefferson Medical College. After a year, he left the college and became an apprentice to dentist Hora