Dr Poul Erik Petersen

Spesialisasi: Periodontist
Tempat kerja: Kolombia, Bogotá, DentiSalud
- Periodontist at DentiSalud, with clinical focus on periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and prevention.
- Patient-facing guidance on periodontal warning signs such as gum inflammation/bleeding, persistent bad breath (halitosis), and tooth sensitivity.
- Educational materials explain how periodontitis can contribute to systemic risks, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Dr Poul Erik Petersen is a specialist at DentiSalud focused on Periodontics and the prevention and management of periodontitis. His work centers on advanced gum disease—explaining how it progresses from gingivitis and why symptoms like bleeding, inflammation, persistent halitosis, and sensitivity should be taken seriously. For international patients, this translates into a clear, prevention-first approach to protecting the teeth-supporting tissues.

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Periodontitis is described at DentiSalud as a serious infectious disease affecting the tissues that surround, support, and protect the tooth. The clinic’s materials emphasize that it often begins as gingivitis and, if not treated, can progress to damage the bone and the ligament structures that hold teeth in place—leading to tooth loss. Dr Poul Erik Petersen works as a specialist at DentiSalud with a periodontics focus, helping patients understand what makes gum disease dangerous and how to prevent escalation. DentiSalud also frames periodontal health as connected to overall health: advanced periodontal disease is presented as a factor that can contribute to cardiovascular problems and can be linked with diabetes risk. In practical terms, the clinic highlights warning signs that should prompt a visit to a periodontist, including gum sensitivity, inflammation or bleeding (spontaneous or during brushing), persistent bad breath, and tooth sensitivity to cold or heat. The same guidance notes that prevention is an important action to avoid future complications, not only to improve comfort.

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Work experience

Periodontist — DentiSalud, with clinical focus on periodontitis and periodontal disease prevention.

Clinical focus and techniques

The evidence provided describes DentiSalud’s periodontics pathway and patient guidance relevant to gum disease.

Periodontitis prevention and education, including how plaque and tartar accumulation can lead to periodontal pockets filled with bacteria.
Recognition of periodontal warning signs such as gum inflammation, bleeding during brushing or eating, persistent halitosis, and gum recession/tooth sensitivity.
Patient counseling on the systemic implications of periodontitis, including links discussed for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Professional societies and certifications

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Academic output

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The provided evidence does not specify Dr Poul Erik Petersen’s consultation languages. DentiSalud operates across multiple Colombian cities, supporting access for patients traveling for care. The clinic’s approach is prevention-oriented: patients are encouraged to seek periodontics evaluation when warning signs appear, rather than waiting for advanced damage.