August if the periodontist is willing to do that and you are comfortable with him/her that's a great plan. Periodontists have 2-3 years more training and in that time a lot of focus is on Oral medicine, oral path and surgical biopsy techniques. Sounds like you are in good hands. Ask him if he has any plans to incoorporate a VELscope into his practice. I posted a brief description of the instrument in the general section. Bravo to your periodontist!

I'm also sure the distance between Bedford and Louisiana is a lot shorter and smoother than the journey that got you here. If you ever do come by this way let me know.

Here's to your health,

Mike