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Are periodontitis and metabolic syndrome connected?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that chronic inflammation is a symptom of both gum disease and metabolic syndrome. In his latest column, he wonders what would happen if this chronic inflammation could be brought under control and the body's cells are given a chance to heal.
July 18, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Do antibiotics improve periodontitis treatment?
By Tony Edwards
What is the best treatment for your patients with severe, chronic periodontitis: subgingival debridement alone or debridement with a short course of antibiotics? A new study looked at three treatment options and found that a short course of antibiotics may help.
July 9, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Top 5 columns from spring 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from spring, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to regional fee differences to popular columns by periodontist Alvin Danenberg, DDS.
June 27, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis
By Tony Edwards
Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But are patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than those with type 1 diabetes? Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients were more likely to have periodontitis and gingivitis, and they presented their findings at the recent American Diabetes Association's annual meeting.
June 21, 2017
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.
June 20, 2017
Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity
By Theresa Pablos
With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.
June 12, 2017
2017 06 12 15 29 59 286 Laser Red Beams 400
What motivates you to save your life?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What motivates any of us to save our own lives? Dr. Alvin Danenberg recalls a past patient who came to his office for periodontal treatment but had a much more concerning health issue: This patient had already lost a lung from smoking and continued to smoke. This patient's particular circumstances made Dr. Danenberg ask what it takes to get people to save their own life?
June 6, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Are dentists following guidelines on antibiotics?
By Tony Edwards
Healthcare providers are being asked to use antibiotics less often to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but are dentists getting the message? A new study found good and bad news when it comes to how dentists are using preventive antibiotics in patients at risk for infective endocarditis.
May 29, 2017
2017 05 26 14 08 22 160 Heart 400
Does gum disease cause cardiovascular disease?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Does gum disease cause cardiovascular disease? This is a critical question. It needs to be answered, if possible. Dr. Alvin Danenberg looks at three peer-reviewed medical studies and offers his clinical perspective on this crucial issue for your patients' health.
May 23, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
AAP, Sunstar name 1st research grant recipient
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and Sunstar Americas have announced the first recipient of a $30,000 research grant.
May 15, 2017
Perio treatment aids heart health in people with diabetes
By Lori Roniger
Does periodontal treatment improve the overall health of people with diabetes? A new study examined the effects of periodontal interventions on cardiovascular disease in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes, and found that some therapeutic treatments may reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
May 11, 2017
2017 05 11 14 54 20 360 Pulmonary Trunk Heart 400
What's the best dental insurance?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What's the best dental insurance? As Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes, it's not the dental rider on your employer's health plan. It's not the government-assisted program better known as a freebie. It's not some self-pay contraption. It's none of those obvious things. Read on to find out what it is.
May 9, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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