Periodontics: Page 30

Winning the battle, losing the war against gum disease
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
A 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, 2019
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
CAST index in kids shows link to parental education
By Lori Roniger
Is the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index useful for evaluating a large group of children? Moreover, are the results linked to familial factors, such as parental oral health knowledge, education, or socioeconomic status? To learn more, researchers assessed hundreds of 6- and 7-year-olds.
February 12, 2019
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Which digital alignment technique is most accurate?
By Tony Edwards
Digital 3D scanners are revolutionary tools for measuring changes in orthodontics, periodontics, and tooth wear. As little research has focused on obtaining the proper alignment from the data, researchers compared three different alignment techniques to see which was most accurate.
February 12, 2019
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Sometimes you have to go outside the box
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Talking 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, 2019
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Proximity to periodontal care doesn't equate to access
By Richard Kao, DDS, PhD
Recently published research that found a majority of U.S. adults live in close proximity to a periodontal practice sounds like good news. But living close to a periodontists' office does not mean patients have access to needed care, writes Dr. Richard Kao, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, in this Second Opinion.
January 28, 2019
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
A way to talk with your patients about nutrition
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
The 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, 2019
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Psoriasis linked to periodontal disease in new study
By Theresa Pablos
People with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk for periodontal disease. The findings of a new study linked the itchy, red skin condition to the health of teeth and gums.
January 8, 2019
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What do you say when patients ask about food?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
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, 2019
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Are periodontists where they're needed? Yes and no
By Lori Roniger
Where are the periodontists? As the number of people with periodontitis continues to increase in the U.S., are periodontal specialists located where they're most needed? To find out, researchers examined the geographic proximity of periodontal offices throughout the U.S. to the homes of the people who need their care.
December 12, 2018
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Why do our kids have tooth decay?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
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, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
How did I contract multiple myeloma?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
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, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
How do you get low-income smokers to go to the dentist?
By Lori Roniger
Smokers have an increased risk of oral disease but use dental healthcare at lower rates than nonsmokers, so researchers sought to understand the factors affecting dental care use in low-income smokers. They found that the issues involved went beyond cost to characteristics such as motivation and self-efficacy.
November 19, 2018
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