Clinical Research
For more than 35 years, Perio Health Professionals has led the research that shapes modern periodontal care — the practice the profession turns to for its most complex cases.
A World-Recognized Research Institute
Clinical trials completed
Years leading periodontal research
Practice sites in the national research network
Board-certified periodontists and master clinicians
Home of the McGuire Institute for Practice-Based Research — Drs. McGuire, Scheyer & Rossi.
We don’t just follow the evidence — we create it
Most practices apply research. Perio Health produces it. The goal is simple: generate excellent evidence, then bring it into patient care faster than anywhere else.
- Recognized leaders — the practice the profession turns to for the most complex cases
- On the cutting edge — AI, tissue engineering, and digital dentistry
- Evidence we create, not just cite — shaping how periodontists treat patients everywhere
Led by Dr. Michael K. McGuire, Dr. E. Todd Scheyer, and Dr. Andrew Rossi.
Study treatment is provided at no cost to qualifying participants.
Be part of the research
Perio Health Professionals conducts clinical studies year-round. Qualifying patients gain access to tomorrow’s periodontal care today — and play a direct role in advancing the field.
Studies open on an ongoing basis. Share your information and our research team will reach out when a study is the right fit.
Study treatment is provided at no cost to qualifying participants.
53 studies that moved the field forward
A record of the research completed through the McGuire Institute.

2025 - Present
Sponsor: Emanate Biomedical Inc.
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2025 - Present
Sponsor: Bioletrics LLC
Principal Investigator: Rick Heard, D.D.S.
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2024-Present
Sponsor: Impladent, LTD
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2023-Present
Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, D.D.S.
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2021-Present
Sponsor: Dentsply Sirona
Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, D.D.S.
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2021-Present
Prospective, Multicenter, Non-Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study Utilizing Non-Guided Vs Guided Surgery to Immediately Loaded Primetaper Implants in Partially Edentulous Patients
Sponsor: Dentsply Sirona
Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, D.D.S.
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2021 - Present
Sponsor: Asua, Inc
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2020 - Present
Sponsor: Markman Biologics, LLC
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2019 - Present
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2020 - 2021
Sponsor: The McGuire Institute
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS, E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS and Andrew Rossi, DDS, MSD

2019 - 2021
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2019 - 2020
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

Recession Study 2018-Present
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

2017 - 2020
Sponsor: Waterlase by Biolase
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2016 – 2018
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2016 - 2017
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma NA
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2016
Sponsor: The McGuire Institute
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2015 - 2016
Sponsor: Giestlich
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2012 - 2014
Sponsor: Luitpold
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2011 - 2017
Sponsor: Keystone Dental
Principal Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS
Co-Investigator: Michael k. McGuire, DDS

2011 - 2016
Sponsor: Straumann
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2010 - 2013
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma AG
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2008 - 2014
Sponsor: Astra Tech Implant System
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2009 - 2011
Sponsor: Medtronic
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2009 - 2010
Sponsor: Keystone
Principal Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS
Co-Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

2007 - 2010
Sponsor: Organogenesis
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2009
Sponsor: Luitpold
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2007 - 2009
Sponsor: Organogenesis
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2007 - 2008
Sponsor: Organogenesis
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2007 - 2009
Sponsor: Perio Health Clinical Research Center
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2006 - 2008
Sponsor: Geistlich Pharma G
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2005 - 2008
Sponsor: Isolagen
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2005 - 2007
Sponsor: Osteohealth/Luitpold
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2004 - 2006
Sponsor: 3i Implant Innovations
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2005 - 2006
Sponsor: Organogenesis
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2004 - 2006
Sponsor: Isolagen
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2003 - 2004
Sponsor: Biomimetic Pharmaceuticals
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2002 - 2003
Sponsor: Biomimetic Pharmaceuticals
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Co-Investigator: E.Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS

2000 - 2002
Sponsor: Advanced Tissue Sciences
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

2000 - 2001
Sponsor: OraPharma
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1999 - 2001
Sponsor: Biora
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1994 - 1995
Sponsor: Proctor & Gamble
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1994
Sponsor: Proctor & Gamble
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1993 - 1994
Sponsor: Proctor & Gamble
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1990
Sponsor: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1989 - 1994
Sponsor: Proctor Gamble/Alza Corp
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS

1989 - 1990
Sponsor: Alza Corp
Principal Investigator: Michael K. McGuire, DDS
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