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Study: Obesity ups risk of periodontal disease

By Rabia Mughal

Obese patients are at increased risk for periodontal disease compared to patients of normal weight, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.

April 13, 2009

Let kids eat Halloween candy

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

As Halloween approaches, Dr. Helaine Smith explains in her column, The Mouth Physician, why it's OK for kids to enjoy candy on this special holiday.

October 9, 2008