Periodontal Associates, Inc.

01/29/2026

“This study really highlights that fact, since patients with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) exhibit detrimental changes to the oral bacterial communities that normally protect them. Once they get gum disease, this virulent community and the inflammation it creates spills out of the mouth into the blood stream. … This makes it vital for clinicians to integrate dental and rheumatological care for affected patients.” - Dr. Purnima Kumar, professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Aim To explore mechanistic links between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis (PD) through the lens of subgingival microbial dysbiosis–mediated inflammation. Methods Subgingival plaque from...

01/25/2026

New study on the sequelae of oral diseases

An analysis may have uncovered a link between the combined systemic effects of dental caries and periodontal disease and stroke.

11/23/2025

Service to those in need. Thank you to all the patients and volunteers

11/10/2025

More Dental Volunteers Needed

11/10/2025

Dr. Hess was on the morning show with Stephanie Schaefer talking about FREE DENTAL CLINIC November 21 & 22 at the Cleveland Huntington Convention Center.

10/08/2025

Friends and colleagues please sign up to volunteer at the biggest free dental clinic event of the year.

10/08/2025

Dental Colleagues. Join Dr. Hess at his course this January.

09/09/2025

At Periodontal Associates, Inc., our mission is to provide the highest quality periodontal and implant care, by combining the most advanced technology with individualized treatment to ensure excellence in patient care. We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us and we remain committed to maximizing excellent outcomes.
It is with great pleasure that we share exciting news. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sasha Ross to our team. A native Clevelander, Dr. Ross has been practicing periodontics in Cleveland since 2011, working most recently as the lead staff periodontist at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Ross is a graduate of Northwestern University and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine in 2008. She then completed her post-doctoral advanced training in Periodontics at the University of Illinois - Chicago School of Dentistry.
In addition to welcoming Dr. Ross, we are pleased to announce that our practice will soon be expanding and offering services in Solon with specific details to follow.
We are confident that Dr. Ross will continue the tradition of exceptional care you have come to expect at Periodontal Associates. Please join us in warmly welcoming her to our practice and to our dental community.
https://www.clevelandperio.com/meet-us/meet-dr-sasha-ross/

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04/17/2025

Fluoride Facts provides answers to FAQs about community water fluoridation programs. Read the Facts.

03/06/2025

Shout out to our Dental Assistants! The Secretaries of Airway Defense. The Executive Vice Presidents of Airway Management. Always looking out for the safety of our patients and providing a smile or a hand to hold in support. Thank you Dental Assistants for all you do...and its a lot! You are so appreciated!!

02/20/2025

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/features/how-an-unused-dental-chair-sparked-an-inclusive-clinic-at-a-cleveland-juvenile-detention-center.aspx

MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.

02/11/2025

Dr. Hess leads the Medworks/Medwish team providing much needed dental care at the Cleveland Juvenile Detention Center. Thanks to all the volunteers who give back to our community.