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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

Fad diets and oral health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg was forwarded an email about fad diets and their effects on oral health, including bad breath and dehydration. The practical issues for Dr. Danenberg, however, are what is a fad diet and what do you tell your patients about these diets and their side effects.

March 20, 2018

What do you tell your patients about detoxification?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Patients spend billions of dollars each year in the U.S. on so-called detoxification products. When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients ask him about the detoxification process and these products, he tries to consistently remind them that there are other methods that may be more effective and safer.

March 6, 2018

How to help patients and society combat added sugars

By Theresa Pablos

Despite overwhelming evidence about the harms of added sugars, dentists don't always feel comfortable discussing nutrition with patients. So experts described the best strategies to counsel patients during a panel presentation at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. They also discussed public health activism efforts around sugar-sweetened beverages.

March 4, 2018

Panel warns of sugary drink health effects

By Theresa Pablos

Health experts detailed the effects of sugary drinks during a panel presentation at the 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The panelists emphasized that these beverages can have oral and overall health consequences and that added sugars may come from surprising sources.

February 28, 2018

Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?

By Lori Roniger

Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase the risk of developing caries? The authors of a new review looked for answers.

January 23, 2018

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