Dr. Alvin Danenberg[email protected]PeriodonticsWinning the battle, losing the war against gum diseaseA patient called periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg for a second opinion on her gum issues. He writes that this patient's case illustrates why a big-picture approach is needed when it comes to treating periodontal disease.February 19, 2019Dental PracticeSometimes you have to go outside the boxTalking with patients about the connections between oral health and overall health is a keystone of periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's practice. While some patients might not agree with your recommendations, this willingness to go outside the box can help.February 5, 2019Dental PracticeA way to talk with your patients about nutritionThe awareness by practitioners and patients of the importance of proper nutrition in maintaining oral health may be growing, but actually talking with your patients about their nutrition can be a difficult conversation. In his latest column, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg offers a way to make these conversations a little easier.January 22, 2019PeriodonticsWhat do you say when patients ask about food?Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is often asked about more than just oral healthcare by his patients. He devotes considerable time in talking to them about food and diet. In his latest column, he summarizes some of his latest thinking on food and eating.January 8, 2019GutWhy do our kids have tooth decay?It's a question dentists and hygienists hear every day whether they are in the office or not: Why do our kids have so much tooth decay? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that the roots of the issue are nutrition and activity.December 11, 2018Dental PracticeHow did I contract multiple myeloma?Dr. Alvin Danenberg announced to his blog readers in September that he'd been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. In this column, he raises questions every dental team member should ask themselves about the health risks they may face while serving their patients and their community.November 27, 2018GutExercise and dental health are interlinkedAlvin Danenberg, DDS, tells his patients that their gut and health are dependent on moving their body. But many of his patients don't know that even dental health is indirectly affected by healthy exercise. In his latest column, he outlines recent studies with a clear message about oral and overall health.November 13, 2018PeriodonticsIs there a link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome?Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are manifestations of chronic inflammation. Could there be a causal relationship between the chronic inflammation of gum disease and the chronic inflammation of metabolic syndrome? In his latest column, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg investigates.October 30, 2018Dental PracticeIf a train is coming, get off the tracksPeriodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg often has patients asking him about what they can do to live a more healthy lifestyle. He looks at one study that examined the link between a healthy lifestyle and chronic diseases, but notes that many patients aren't willing to make changes when the "train" of ill-health is bearing down on them.October 16, 2018Immune SystemIs there an autoimmune component to periodontal disease?Periodontal disease can be looked at as both an acute and a chronic infection, notes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg in his latest column. He wonders if the chronic phase is related to an autoimmune reaction in patients. Dr. Danenberg examines the research and suggests some new areas of treatment that might help your patients.October 2, 2018Previous PagePage 4 of 10Next PageTop StoriesHygiene ToolsMoms need better toothbrushing guidance for toddlersMany mothers of preschoolers in the U.S. reported dentists were not giving them enough toothbrushing guidance for their children, according to a recently published study.Hygiene ToolsHygiene instruction improved the gum health of prenatal womenHygiene ToolsThis brush is the best for residential care residentsPodcastsCellerant CEO podcast series: Suzanne Cano of LunaLiteSponsor ContentJoin Us June 4th @ 8pm ET: Cracking The Code: How to Attract Dozens of High-Quality Patients Every Month