Dr. Alvin Danenberg[email protected]PeriodonticsCan cannabinoids treat gum disease?As a periodontist, Dr. Alvin Danenberg understands that new research is just information until it is tested and proved in human studies. However, a new study on cannabidiol has piqued his interest. In his latest column, he wonders if this substance might be a future treatment for periodontal disease.October 4, 2016Dental PracticeAre you asking your patients this critical question?Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg was attending a continuing education conference earlier this year when he learned something that changed the way he talks with his patients. Was it an innovative product or a new technique? No, it was a simple question.September 20, 2016Dental PracticeDentistry is getting it wrongWe've seen numerous treatment and technological advances in oral healthcare, according to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. While he celebrates these advances and their impact on oral health, what he'd like to see is an emphasis on teaching patients the real causes of tooth decay and gum disease. As he writes, eliminate the cause of a disease and you eliminate the disease.September 6, 2016PeriodonticsDentistry needs to open wideIn his first column for DrBicuspid.com, nutritional periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders why some basic questions, such as why prescription medications are used for many oral diseases, aren't being asked and encourages dentists to open their minds to new research.August 22, 2016Previous PagePage 10 of 10Top StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
