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Expertise
I am a periodontist living and working in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, where I have my private dental practice. I am an international member of the American Academy of Periodontology. I have a Ph.D degree and a long background in research and teaching at the University of Helsinki and at the University of Turku, Finland. I function as an adjunct Professor at these Universities. I have also worked as a visiting scientist at the Scripps Clinic and research Foundation, la Jolla, CA. I can answer any question in the fields of dentistry and periodontics.
Experience in the area
Private practitioner in Helsinki, Finland over 20 years. Former researcher and teacher at two Finnish Universities.
Organizations
The Finnish Society of Dentists, Division of Periodontology American academy of Periodontology
Publications
Over 30 scientific research articles published in peer-reviewed international scientific journals (can be found on PubMed)
Education/Credentials
D.D.S., Ph.D, Specialist in Periodontology. Adjunct Professor.
Awards and Honors
Visiting Scientist at the Scripps Research Foundation, San Diego, California, 1992-1994. NIH grant
Past/Present Clients
Dental patients, national and international. All kinds of dental, oral and temporomandibular joint problems
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Ranee | 03/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mike | 03/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I thank the expert very much. I ..... |
| Shirley | 11/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, Dr.Hormia! |
| john | 10/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Missy | 10/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Marketta Hormia
2012-05-22 Peridontal Problem due to Tight Crown:
Well, if there is a 6 mm pocket that was not there before, then either the gum has swollen or the periodontal attachment has been destroyed, or, this is a misreading. A 6 mm pocket should always be treated
2012-05-20 Peridontal Problem due to Tight Crown:
The periodontal reading 6 on tooth #4 is a sign of periodontal disease. It is either an old pocket that was not found previously, or it is new and in this case probably caused by the tightness of the
2012-03-19 Healthy Looking Teeth that are dead:
The decision to do root canals or to extract a tooth and to replace it with an implant is never done on the basis of only pulp testing. X-rays also have to be taken. There has to be some inflammation in
2012-03-12 Medication:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used in the treatment of gum disease. However, it also has an effect on the bacteria of the gut. This is why you experience this chance in your bowel function.
2012-03-04 can rotting teeth cause severe headaches?:
Bad teeth and smoking are a very unhealthy and even dangerous combination. Especially since you are so young. The headaches may well be the result of your tooth problems, either directly because of
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