Nutrition: Page 13

Sugar may be the problem

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Patients come to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg suffering from insults. Not harmful words but insults to the body such as a lack of sleep, not enough exercise, medications, and more. But there is one insult that may be the most harmful of all.

August 21, 2018

Second Opinion: Make back-to-school appointments count

By Joseph Castellano, DDS

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for parents, their children, and dental practices. He writes about how to use this time to remind pediatric patients, and their parents, to focus on their oral healthcare.

August 13, 2018

The future of dentistry is unconventional

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Up until now, dentistry has been conventional, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. However, he wonders if dentistry will be different in the future. In his latest column, Dr. Danenberg discusses how the conventional way of doing things may begin to embrace current unconventional ideas.

August 7, 2018

Dentists, physicians join for 2020 Calif. soda tax measure

By Tony Edwards

A law was passed in California on June 28 that bans cities and counties from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade. Now two large healthcare provider organizations have teamed up to file a 2020 ballot measure to levy a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.

July 5, 2018

Calif. bans new soda taxes through 2030

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California has banned cities and counties within the state from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade.

June 28, 2018

Patient conversations go beyond oral health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that he is fortunate to have patients who are willing to ask him detailed questions about both their oral and overall health. Recently, he had a patient ask about intermittent fasting as this patient wanted to lose a little weight. Dr. Danenberg recounts this example of how a dental practice can offer more than just care of the oral cavity.

June 28, 2018

Why do we have more tooth decay now?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

The question of why there are more tooth decay and gum disease now than in the past isn't an easy one to answer, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He tells his patients that while flossing and brushing are crucial, other factors are just as important.

June 12, 2018

Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men

By Lori Roniger

Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link.

June 3, 2018

Seattle collects $4M from sugary drink tax in Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Seattle has collected more than $4 million in first-quarter tax revenue from its sugary beverage tax, according to multiple published reports.

May 9, 2018

5 common clinical problems in your aging patients

By Niveditha Rajagopalan, DMD

Demographic studies and everyday evidence tell you that your patient population is aging. But treating these patients requires knowing what health issues they are facing. Dr. Niveditha Rajagopalan looks at five common clinical issues these patients may be experiencing and how you can accommodate them in your practice.

May 8, 2018

The 4 pillars of health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

When patients visit periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg, it is usually to talk about gum health or other issues. However, what he sees in an increasing number of his patients is some form of chronic disease. For these and other patients, Dr. Danenberg goes back to basics and has a wider-ranging conversation encompassing the four pillars of health.

April 3, 2018

AADR 2018: Kids' caries risk not increased by breastfeeding

By Lori Roniger

Does breastfeeding after introducing other dietary carbohydrates place children at greater risk for early childhood caries? Current recommendations are inconsistent. New research presented on March 22 at the 2018 American Association of Dental Research (AADR) annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL, examined this issue.

March 22, 2018

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