Dr. Alvin Danenberg[email protected]GutWhy does this 300,000-year-old jaw have no dental disease?In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg gets personal with the jaw of one of the oldest discovered remains of Homo sapiens. He discusses what he sees when he looks at the dental structures and shares why he believes this ancient ancestor was free of dental disease.June 23, 2021Dental SpecialtiesThe scientific and feel-good importance of remembering to smileFrom science to just starting the day off right, Dr. Alvin Danenberg says there are plenty of reasons for all of us to smile, even during a pandemic. Even those in the dental industry need a reminder of why smiles are so important every day, and Danenberg provides just that in his latest article.December 16, 2020Dental HygieneThe 14 'splinters' this dentist warns patients to keep in mindIn this article, Dr. Alvin Danenberg describes why he talks to dental patients about the "splinters" that might be in their mouths and what they need to combat them. He hopes the words he shares here will give his fellow dentists some ideas on how to discuss these issues with their own patients.October 6, 2020Dental SpecialtiesA dentist's hard lessons and how he overcame themEverybody has a story. Everybody has had their ups and downs. And those who say they haven't aren't being honest, writes Dr. Alvin Danenberg. In this article, he explains how challenges resulted in his life's detours and how he was uplifted by abundance.August 20, 2020Immune SystemA lesson the dental industry should learn from COVID-19As patients become more educated about health, longevity, and the importance of a robust immune system, they will demand healthcare professionals to guide them in their decisions. With that in mind, Dr. Alvin Danenberg believes this is the time for dentistry to truly understand the interrelationships between the mouth and the rest of the body.June 29, 2020Immune SystemThe correlation between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and dietDr. Alvin Danenberg discusses how the body's immune system is the connection between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and diet and why this is an important correlation for dentists and dental team members to understand and discuss.May 19, 2020EndodonticsSolving the mystery of tooth pain from afarShowing how working together from afar can happen in today’s COVID-19 environment, Dr. Alvin Danenberg discusses a recent case where a patient found him over the internet and they worked together to solve the source of the patient's pain and inflammation.April 22, 2020Immune SystemMouth ulcers: Why some get them and some don'tHave you had sores on your tongue, on the inside surface lining of your cheeks, on your gum tissues, or in the corners of your mouth? This is your body reacting to something going wrong in your immune system. Dr. Alvin Danenberg shares his thoughts on their creation and how to alleviate them.March 17, 2020GutEat to improve overall heath, including mouth healthA breakfast sandwich with egg and processed cheese, a glass of juice, and a donut may sound delicious, but it's far from healthy, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Eating this way will damage your gut bacteria and change the bacteria and acid levels in your mouth, putting you on the road to gum disease and tooth decay. He shares better options for both your overall and mouth health.February 2, 2020Hygiene ToolsHow manuka honey benefits mouth healthRaw honey, especially manuka honey, has unique qualities that make it an amazing medicine for the mouth, as well as the rest of the body. Dr. Alvin Danenberg discusses how the single-flower honey works in the mouth and the best ways to use it.January 8, 2020Previous PagePage 2 of 10Next PageTop StoriesPodcastsPodcast: The keys to interviewing and finding the right dental job candidateOur six-part podcast series on the hiring crisis in dentistry continues with Dr. Roger Levin sharing his top tips on interviewing and finding the right candidate for the right position.Legal IssuesDentists, practices settle U.S., state kickback lawsuitOral-Systemic LinkOral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the futureVulnerable PopulationsOne dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementiaSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand
