[Brain abscess after periodontal treatment.].

Background Nonsurgical periodontal treatment implicates bacteraemia. In rare cases oral pathogens can be found associated with abscesses of brain or liver Case Description A brain abscess was found in a patient after several periodontal treatments causing neurological seizures. In the drain masses of Fusobacterium nucleatum were found.

Training of Dental Professionals in Motivational Interviewing can Heighten Interdental Cleaning Self-Efficacy in Periodontal Patients.

Background: The success of periodontal therapy depends on the adherence of patients to professional recommendations. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a workshop in motivational interviewing (MI) on non-surgical periodontal treatment performed by dental students.

Materials And Methods: In the experimental group patients with periodontitis were treated by students trained in MI, while in the control group patients were treated by students who had not been trained in MI.