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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise and dental health are interlinked

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Alvin 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, 2018

Study: Oral disorders top global health burdens

By Tony Edwards

In a major new study, oral disorders such as caries, periodontal disease, and edentulism were the most-reported health disorders worldwide in 2017 for both men and women. The good news is that, except for periodontitis, the prevalence of these disorders appears to be decreasing.

November 12, 2018

Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 15

By Tony Edwards

Time is running out to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Voting ends on November 15, 2018.

November 11, 2018

Is better oral health knowledge the key to healthier gums?

By Lori Roniger

What does oral health literacy have to do with periodontal health? Could improving oral health knowledge boost oral health? A new study examined the relationship between these issues and how it may affect treatment outcomes.

November 7, 2018

Less than 2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Awards voting

By Tony Edwards

It's your turn to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. With tight races in many of the 11 categories, your vote matters.

November 1, 2018

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