Erik Regidor: “The treatment of peri-implant diseases is on the rise. That is why we need to be more precise when it comes to giving a prognosis to the diseased implants of our patients “
We spoke with Erik Regidor, specialist in Periodontics and member of the PerioCentrum Bilbao team, about the publication of the first article of his thesis.
2019 ITI Study Club begins with its first module
El pasado 8 de febrero se realizó en Periocentrum Bilbao el primer módulo del ITI Study Club 2019, dentro del programa de encuentros que organiza el International Team for Implantology.
Getting to know… Aiala
Aiala, one of our orthodontics, tell us how is her day at the clinic, what else has she told us? Find out how our team members are…
Wisdom teeth, symptoms and procedure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The wisdom teeth or third molar are four, one for each buccal quadrant, two on the upper part of the mouth and two on the lower one. They usually appear around the age of 20, but each person might develop them before, after or never. Besides, not always the four of them appear. Which are […]
What is conscious sedation with Nitrous Oxide?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conscious sedation with Nitrous Oxide is a technique that is used for different procedures. In this way, the patient will be awake and with all his faculties during the treatment but without feeling any pain. How is it applied: It is applied through a naso-buccal mask. After three minutes of the administration of the […]
ITI Study Club ends its fourth part with the Dr. Eduardo Montero
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On the 14th of december was taken place the fourth part of the ITI Study Club in Periocentrum Bilbao, as a part of the International Team for Implantology program. The main speaker has been Eduardo Montero, odontologist in Periocentrum Madrid. He spoke about periodontal medicine, systemic pathologies and periodontal diseases. In addition, this kind of events promote the interchange of knowledge between profesionals. […]
Solidarity project: fundraising cocktail
For yet another year, the charity cocktail to raise funds for the global humanitarian relief organisation Smile is a Foundation was held last Thursday…
Getting to know… Ainhoa
Ainhoa, dental assistant, was suposed to be an educator until dentistry crossed her path. Jolly, cheerful and harworking, what else has she told us? Find out how our team members are…
Mentoring Bilbao Program
Our dental clinic, directed and represented by Dr. Alberto Ortiz-Vigón, was one of the 14 participating companies of the third Mentoring Bilbao Program edition organized by…
Our participation at EuroPerio Amsterdam
Ortiz-Vigón Clinic was represented by doctors Alberto Ortiz-Vigón and Erik Regidor, who attenteded this prestigious event together with PerioCentrum…
Direct aesthetic restorations in anterior teeth
Esthetic dentistry was the protagonist in the third ITI STudy Club Bilbao’s session held at our clinic guided by the renowned specialist Dr. Vincenzo…
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
From now on, we also treat patients with orthodontic needs. When is it necessary? Which pathologies could be treated? What is Invisalign?
SEPA course about peri-implant diseases
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón, our clinical director, took part at SEPA’s course as a teacher as well as a guide for the students in a live surgery carried out by the well-known…
Tobacco use and oral health
On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day, we would like to make our own small contribution to raise awareness of the risks of tobacco use, specially of those related to oral health…
Getting to know… Silvia
Dr. Silvia Martin, member of our team since September last year, is very passionate about her work. She defines herself as a persevering person and in summer, she loves to travel to…
Clinical residency of PerioCentrum Academy
Dr. Jose Franco has been with our clinical team directed by Dr. Alberto Ortiz-Vigón for two days to learn diverse surgical techniques and treatment of…
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón, Extraordinary Doctorate Award
The Complutense University of Madrid gives the award for Best Academic Record of 2017. Furthermore, the European Association for…
The course moves forward at PerioCentrum Academy
Training proposals for odontologists keep moving forward. On this occassion, the three-days Guided Bone Regeneration in Implant Surgery…
The handbook of gum disease
On the occasion of the European Gum Health Day, we explain the keys of gum disease: what is it? which other diseases are associated with gum disease?, how can it be detected?…
Restoration of endodontically-treated tooth with a poor prognosis
The classroom of Ortiz-Vigón Clinic – PerioCentrum Bilbao was overcrowded to attend the conference of the invited…
Truths and myths about dental aesthetics
Many people look for a perfect smile. Even if the fundamental thing is to have a healthy mouth, more and more people care about…
Significant presence of Ortiz-Vigón Clinic and PerioCentrum at SEPA 2018
Our team travelled to Seville to attend one of the most relevant congresses at global level of periodontics…
Regenerative periodontal therapy
Study Club Bilbao of ITI have already started. Last April 6 we held the first meeting about Regenerative Periodontal Therapy. A live surgery and…
Digital dentistry, a reality in Ortiz-Vigón Clinic
We incorporate a digital scanner to our workflow. A new resource that will help us to continue carrying out more comfortable, precise and maximum…
Total success. Thank you!
Total success of the II Dental Campus Congress, held March 16 at the headquarters of COEM and which counted with the participation of more than 200 attendees…
Getting to know… Bego
We come again with the interviews to our team members. This is Bego, our colleague from the reception and patient care team … and our particular Spielberg who never imagined to be employed…
Dental face to face
Curious initiative organized by Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy) in which several doctors of PerioCentrum’s different clinics have taken part to approach the hottest topics in…
Digital transformation
Training day for our clinical personnel, who participated in a course for professionals of the odontology in which digitalization was the main topic. Latest technology…
H2020 Maxibone European Project
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón participated as a work package leader to present the clinical protocol to the European Consortium and representatives of the European…
Smile is a Foundation presented in Bilbao
Within the framework of the XLV Humanities Week of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Bilbao, centenary entity that invited Dr. Ortiz-Vigón…
Registration period is now open
For the clinical residence to be carried out next February 28 at Ortiz-Vigón Clinic which will be focused on a clinical case of complete upper rehabilitation and…
II Dental Campus Congress
Barely a month for the II Dental Campus Congress. The speakers and the moderators first-hand reveal what is this innovative congress about. Are you going to miss it?
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
Great reception of the second edition of this course celebrated in PerioCentrum Academy, which will have continuity in the next dates with the course…
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón professor at Periodontal and Peri-implant Plastic Surgery course
This is an educational proposal of the Complutensian University of Madrid, in which some of the PerioCentrum…
Oral cancer and the importance of the odontologist
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, we want to approach the topic from our focal point. Oral cancer and…
Clinical residences for dentists
The program of clinical internships for dentists remains in force also during 2018. During these days we had the presence of Dr. Jose Franco, who is…
Doctors Ortiz-Vigón and Regidor, new postgraduates
Doctors Ortiz-Vigón and Regidor have recently finished the Master in Statistics and Methodology of Investigation in Odontology of SEPA…
Best Oral Presentation Award SOCE 2018
Dr. Esperanza Gross has received the Best Oral Presentation Award of SOCE Seville 2018 Congress. The name of the presented protocol was “Digital…
Stop Blue Monday: 5 reasons to smile
We do not want you to be part of this sad collective spirit of Blue Monday. Because to show your smile, the same one you take much care of…
On the cover of the prestigious scientific journal Clinical Oral Implants Research
The international magazine has selected Dr. Ortiz-Vigón’s one of the publications…
Bye 2017… Hello 2018!
We had time for a break to celebrate an exciting 2017 and to give a warm welcome to an exhilarating 2018. Our way of saying Bye 2017 … Hello 2018! Guess how…
Clinical trial of periimplantitis
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón has recently travelled to Sweden to attend the invitation of Sahlgrenska’s Academy’s periodontics department of the University of Gothenburg to be part of a clinical…
Week of clinic residences
The program of clinical residences for hygienists and assistants of PerioCentrum has made possible to have with us new two the professionals in our day to day during…
A decalogue for your oral health on Christmas
At Christmas time, your oral helth suffers. We celebrate the end of the year with festivities and reunions that change our habits. Here you have 10 tips…
Humanitarian project: november 2017 campaign’s figures
Smile is a Foundation, a humanitarian organisation of which we are cofounders, has carried out its seventh…
ITI Study Club Bilbao 2017 educational cycle completed
The fourth module held at our clinic which closed the 2017 Study Club Bilbao educational cycle as well, was taught by Dr. Charlen. New dates for 2018…
Getting to know better… Eva
“I like people with personality, people who are authentic”. This is just one of the many things Eva, one of our responsible for periodontal maintenance, has told…
Ortiz-Vigón Clinic, at PesMes Awards
The PesMes Awards (Master Marketing Awards) try to recognize the work that professionals, brands and companies develop in the field of marketing…
Care quality arisen from management
Our colleague June Gonzalez, person in charge of Administration and HR, is pursuing higher studies to improve care quality arisen from management…
Multidisciplinary training
Several members of the diverse clinic departments have taken part in different courses and events that have leveraged the multidisciplinary educational training that helps to be on top…
II Dental Campus Congress: the registration period is open
Do not lose the chance to participate in an interactive-natured and critically-minded meeting and take full advantage of…
Dr. Gross visits 3Shape’s Spanish headquarters
Dr. Esperanza Gross, who is specialized in digital odontolgy, visited the headquarters of the Danish company…
Bone Regeneration in Implant Surgery
Sixth edition of this PerioCentrum Academy’s formative proposal that in addition served to the opening of the…
Smile is a Foundation lands in Zimbabwe
Members and volunteers who collaborate with Smile is a Foundation have again travelled to Zimbabwe…
Study for the early detection of diabetes. Come and participate!
SEPA has promoted a worldwide pioneering project for the early…
Oral health and pregnancy: 8 recommendations
We have a lot of information about how pregnancy causes physiological changes. But, what about oral health…
Improving investigation proceedings
Doctors Alberto Ortiz-Vigón and Erik Regidor have participated in the newly initiated course of Methodology of…
Getting to know… Nuria
Nuria is one of our sterilization assistants. She is hardworking, very active, restless and, above all, she is the joy of the clinic…
A smile for your fight in the World Breast Cancer Day
We endorse the motto #YourFightIsMyFight with a video for you. Because in light of your fears…
We will participate in the International Education Week at Tokyo
Dr. Carmen Carnicero, Dr. Alberto Ortiz-Vigón and Dr. Ramón Ortiz-Vigón will…
Getting to know… June!
June for all and all for June. Administration, accounting, coordination… an all terrain professional, proud of her beloved Sanabria…
Multitudinous conference by Dr. Ortiz-Vigón and significant presence of PerioCentrum
At the important world congress EAO-SEPES Joint Meeting, which gathered…
Solidary and collaborative evening
The solidary evening to raise funds for Smile is a Foundation had an excellent reception. This non-profit foundation…
We will be present at the important joint Congress EAO-SEPES
Doctors Alberto Ortiz-Vigón, Erik Regidor, Jordi Navarro, Mariana González-Axpe…
Welcome Dr. Silvia Martín!
After the incorporations of Dr. Jordi Navarro, Dr. Lidia Zarzuela and Dr. Iñaki Suarez, we are very happy to announce Dr. Silvia Martin is the new…
Extension of opening hours
We are very happy to announce there will be an extension of opening hours from 2nd October! On Fridays, we will maintain the same…
Update on Periimplantitis
The third session of Bilbao’s Study Club of ITI was successfully held. It was taught by the renowned speacialist Dr. Antonio Liñares and…
People-centred innovation
We participated in a workshop organized by Bilbao Ekintza that was geared towards companies firmly commited to innovation…
Dr. González Axpe finishes her studies in Biomedical Research
Higher-education was carried out at the Univesity of the Basque Country and…
Getting to know… Gaizka!
Gaizka is our particular endodontist and he is very disciplined during his working hours, but when he takes off his working jacket…
Dental guide to clear up your doubts: there comes Periopedia
We would like to empower our patients. To achieve this, we have prepared a…
Team building activity to keep growing
Doctors, assistants, periodontal maintenance managers, patient care team… All together in an exciting…
Getting to know… Judit
Judit Díaz work as a prosthetist at Ortiz-Vigón Clinic – Periocentrum Bilbao. She is good at handicrafts, but she also likes to…
You are invited to the fundraising cocktail!
Due to United Nation’s official calendar, today is the International Charity Day and we would like to take this…
We have renewed the Certified Medical Web accreditation
The aim of this certification programme is to set up a trustworthy virtual community of health websites…
5 false dental myths (II)
Not so long ago, we talked about some lies, half-truths and false dental myths that have been considered correct statements…
New dates for the training courses for professionals
We have taken the lead to the next school year calendar and we can announce PerioCentrum’s training…
5 false dental myths (I)
There are many false dental myths that can damage our oral health. We would like to point out some of those false statements so you can…
Getting to know… Esperanza
Half way between Madrid and Bilbao, Esperanza is, above everything, a very strict person. Vocational dentist, she loves to practice…
PerioCentrum dental clinics working together
Several workmates of all PerioCentrum dental clinics met again to participate in an intense internal training day…
Getting to know… María Castillo
María came by chance to work at our clinic, but this passionate traveller had always in mind to dedicate…
Sucsessful 10th edition of Soft Tissue Management course
Several theoretical classes, discussions on clinical cases, live surgeries and…
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón: Summa Cum Laude in his doctoral thesis
This is the highest qualification achiveable and it reflects a reward to all his effort and work done during the…
Maybe your dentist should know you are stressed
Stress does not only create new oral health problems, but if you already are a periodontal patient maybe your…
A new research study drawned up by some of our doctors, published on the NLM
The aim of this prospective single-arm…
Getting to know… Mª Carmen
The field of education lost a very active and dedicated professional when Mª Carmen, one of our veterans, decided to get involved with the dentistry world…
Dental photography and communication with patients
Besides carrying out the second Module of Study Club, the professionals of our clinic have learned new skills to…
Strengthening knowledge networks
Dr. Alberto Ortiz-Vigón, professor at Complutense University of Madrid, participated in a joint research meeting…
Course on Oral Medicine, a new day of training
Oral pathology and oral medicine was the topic of the last training course the team has attended, a crucial topic for…
Ongoing educational sessions
Ortiz-Vigón Clinic’s team keeps trying to broaden the professional horizons and at the same time, PerioCentrum Academy has started the first part…
Lots of #thinkingperio activities
A specialized course coordinated by Dr. Ortiz-Vigón and conducted by Dr. David Herrera at Bizkaia’s Official Dentists’ College and PerioCentrum…
Getting to know… Carmen
Gardening, painting… Carmen, Ortiz -Vigón Clinic’s alma mater with more than 30 years of experience, is above all, a very curious and restless person…
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón awarded in SEPA Málaga congress
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón was awarded with the Prize for Best Oral Clinical Communication in…
PerioCentrum keeps growing
PerioCentrum, the innovative project in which Ortiz-Vigón Clinic takes part from its inception…
Types of implant based prosthetics
We already know it is crucial to replace the missing teeth but, which types of prosthesis are used with implants?
Getting to know… Cristina
To say Ortiz-Vigón Clinic is to say Cristina. Our colleague is one of the veterans and one of the most recognizable faces here…
Conclusions regarding a workshop on periodontal disease and tooth decays
Our clinical director Dr. Alberto Ortiz-Vigón took part in this experts’…
Overview of the last campaign
A complete abstract with figures of the last field campaign developed by the non-profit organization Smile is a Foundation
Getting to know… Mariana
Mariana finds very important a specific personal quality, do you want to know which one is it? Find out this curiosity and many more from our best skier!
Mouthwash, which one should I choose?
There are different classes of mouthwashes and not all of them are used with the same purpose. Which…
Getting to know… María
She would have liked to do something related to art or music, but she ended up using her talent in the field of anaesthetics and…
Ortiz-Vigón Clinic received the “Your company creates city” award
Bilbao Cuty Council has awarded our clinic for the efforts in…
Getting to know… Idoia
Would you like to know how our team started working? Which are their hobbies? Idoia has told us some little things so you can get to know her better!
Successful first edition of Surgical Periodontal Therapy course
The first edition of Surgical Periodontal Therapy course has been successfully completed in terms of participation thanks to the…
Bacterial plaque and dental calculus, do they have the same meaning?
Some odontology terms turn out to be common, but do we really know…
Clinical residency: Three-dimensional Bone Reconstruction
PerioCentrum Academy’s educational offer keeps running its course with…
Dr. Ortiz-Vigón and Dr. Gross at SEPA’s 9th Research Classroom
Doctors Esperanza Gross and Alberto Ortiz-Vigón contributed with…
PerioCentrum’s training courses keep going
The fourth edition of “Bone Regeneration in Implant Surgery” training course was successfully held in Madrid.
Welcome Dr. Iñaki Suárez!
Ortiz-Vigón Clinic’s family is larger everyday! We are grateful to present our new periodontics and implants specialist…
PerioCentrum Bilbao greeted the beginning of Study Club 2017
“Complex Rehabilitation on Implants”, held at Ortiz-Vigón Clinic, has opened…
Welcome Dr. Lidia Zarzuela!
Dr. Lidia Zarzuela is one of the last incorporations to our team. We would like you to know her better because she…
Welcome Dr. Jordi Navarro!
We are delighted to announce a new colleague in our clinic: Dr. Jordi Navarro. Would you like to know more about him?
The academic year has begun
Periocentrum’s academic offer keeps growing. We are happy to announce the celebration of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy’s first edition, in which Alberto Ortiz-Vigón and Jordi Navarro doctors have participated.
Dental zone’s health care and cancer
During an oncologic treatment, it is crucial to take care of the oral cavity because it may have influence on the normal course of therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Diastema, is it worth keeping it just for image?
Do you think that a separation between your teeth is genuine? It takes all kinds to make a world, but it is undeniable that diastema is acused by specific reasons and have its consequences.
5 effects medicines can produce in your mouth
Drugs are necessary to heal or control some chronic as well as short-term diseases. It is true they have contraindications. The most important fact is to not self-medicate and to keep in touch with both your doctor and pharmacist.
Onychophagia: biting your nails
Biting your nails may lead to an aesthetic far from the dreamed one of your hands. However, this is not the main problem caused by onychophagia.
Little tips for these days and… Merry Christmas!
Christmas time is a period of the year in which our dairy routine significantly changes. We would like to wish you a merry christmas and give you a little tips for your oral health during these days.
Oral conditions during pregnancy
Some conditions that occur during pregnancy are very well-known, but those related to oral health can be less popular. Discover the changes mouth experiences during those nine months.
Sports practice and oral health
Oral health has a big and diverse influence on your performance if you usually practice sport. If you frequently have injuries, maybe the origin does not lay where you think.
Bruxism: when teeth grind
Do your jaw, head, ears or neck feel in pain? Do you have worn teeth? Maybe you are facing a bruxism problem. In other words, your teeth grind.
Oral manifestations and HIV
According to WHO, “oral manifestations are among the earliest and most important indicators of infection with HIV”. Find them out and reinforce prevention.
Effect of tobacco on your mouth
It is common knowledge that tobacco has a detrimental effect on health. But, do you exactly want to know how it affects your mouth?
Education, an essential part of Periocentrum
Knowledge transmission is considered a relevant factor in the clinical field and that’s why education is a key pillar for Periocentrum.
Connection between periodontal disease and diabetes
In the last years, it is very obvious the bidirectional relationship between the periodontal disease and diabetes.
Pacifier, a true ally?
Controversy is served: until when can children use the dummy without creating consequences in their dental health?
Would you like a soft drink?
We are in the middle of August, a time of the year that usually invites to take a soft drink, with many ices… and a lot of sugar?
Xerostomia: dry mouth
Feeling the mouth dry, pasty… probably it is a situation we all have experienced on occasion. Sometimes the sensation goes by fast and drinking water feels enough. However, if the dryness remains maybe we are facing a case of xerostomia.
On holidays… and a little bit absent-minded!
We go on holidays with the idea of disconnecting and we take this break so seriously that we even forget brushing our teeth!
PADI: Dental Assistance Program for Children
The Dental Assistance Program for Children, better known as PADI for it’s Spanish acronym, guarantees for free the oral care for all the children in the Basque Country aged from 7 to 15.
Halitosis… or why do I have bad breath?
Huge numbers of adults have halitosis problems, commonly known as bad breath. This problem complicates to lead a normal life.
Kids to the dentist: school is over, time for a check
Oral health is something that worries us and there are aspects that cause us to raise questions very often. Today, we are going to try to solve some of them.
Everything for your comfort
As we have been doing for the last 30 years, we keep trying to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible. Our last incorporation to obtain it are the new relaxing neck cushions.
An excellent clinic: Report
El Dentista Moderno magazine dedicated on its May issue a four-page report to the clinic and its last remodeling.
Happy Smile Operation
Summer is around the corner and everybody has started worrying about bikini operation, diets and looking good. But, what about the Happy Smile Operation? You are still on time to get it.
European Periodontics Day
We want to celebrate the European Periodontics Day with a short interview with Dr. Erik Regidor, a specialist in periodontics and implantology.
How do you choose a toothbrush?
The toothbrush we use will be different depending on our teeth. Now, how do you choose the right brush?
Dosimeter or how to measure radiation
Today we celebrate Health and Safety at Work Day. At the Ortiz-Vigón Clinic we do everything that is in our power to minimise risks in the workplace.
How does coffee affect our teeth?
More than 95% of Spanish adults drink coffee every day. We often wonder: how does coffee affect our teeth?
We listen to you: new survey
What better occasion than the European Patients’ Rights Day to present our new satisfaction survey.
Certified quality
Quality Certificate: Recommended Practice. According to a study analysing satisfaction and patient care, run by the company, PR. & P, a consultant for dentists across Europe…
1st Cardio-protected clinic in Bilbao
Since last January, our centre has had a Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (SED) available.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course for the clinic’s workers
In 2011, Ortiz-Vigón Clinic was one of the first dental clinics to equip its facilities with an AED. Since then, all members of our staff are certified and trained to use it if necessary.
Tooth whitening in Bilbao
At Ortiz-Vigón we can offer a solution in Bilbao for all your aesthetic needs. If you have any damaged tooth or with external spots, dental veneers can bring your teeth the desired esthetic harmony. They can be implemented in composite (a reversible process) or in porcelain (permanent). At your first visit, we will consider your case carefully to provide a personalized tooth whitening treatment.
Dental implants in Bilbao
More than thirty years of successful experience guarantee our dental work and we always keep abreast of the latest developments. This aspect becomes vitally important when we talk about a field like implants, where technological renewal has brought huge benefits to patients in terms of resistance, aesthetics or comfort.
