Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontics
Are periodontitis and metabolic syndrome connected?
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
Hygiene Tools
Second Opinion: Is toothpaste necessary?
There are more than 1,400 different types of toothpaste available, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. But is toothpaste itself necessary for your patients to properly clean their teeth? He asks this provocative question to discuss the larger topic of what is in toothpaste, what manufacturers claim, and the best way for you to help your patients clean their teeth.
July 4, 2017
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Restorations
The causes of root sensitivity
Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently consulted with a patient with a long-standing problem with tooth-root sensitivity. Many patients may not be aware of the possible causes or may be inadvertently triggering this problem with too-aggressive flossing or brushing. Dr. Danenberg offers some ideas for talking with your patients about this issue.
June 20, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Periodontics
What motivates you to save your life?
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
Periodontics
Does gum disease cause cardiovascular disease?
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
Dental Practice
What's the best dental insurance?
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
Dental Practice
The difference between treating symptoms and treating disease
Do you have patients like this? Three separate doctors were treating a patient when he came to see Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He had bleeding gums, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, plus other health issues. What he needed was for his practitioners to treat the root problems, not just the symptoms, writes Dr. Danenberg.
April 25, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Dental Practice
Stress can play havoc with your patient's mouth
Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently talked with a colleague about the havoc emotional stress can cause in a patient's mouth. To illustrate the havoc, he describes the case of a woman who experienced terrible abuse at her work and also how significant stress reduction improved her mental -- and oral -- health.
April 11, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Endodontics
Facts in the past, present, and future
While "facts" may be a contentious term these days, shouldn't their status be clear in clinical practice? Dr. Alvin Danenberg sees some worrisome practices among practitioners who remain stuck in the past when treating patients, rather than embracing updated research.
March 29, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Periodontics
Searching for the cause of a patient's bad breath
A patient scheduled a consultation with Dr. Alvin Danenberg the other day about her chronic bad breath. She had gone to her medical doctor years ago to figure out what was going on, only to be rebuked. The steps Dr. Danenberg took to help this patient are a reminder that there is always a cause, even if getting to that cause is tricky.
March 14, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.
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A recent study published in BMC Oral Health reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
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By Karie Neeley Anderson
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create music, make immersive games, and even aid in the diagnosis of tooth decay. Soon, AI may help make dental fillings, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio news article.
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Cracked teeth: 5 steps to diagnosis and treatment planning
By Dr. Deepika Ganne
Dr. Deepika Ganne explains how to diagnose and manage cracked teeth, detailing crack types, identification techniques like transillumination and cone-beam computed tomography, and the challenges in predicting long-term outcomes.
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Oral surgeon agrees to pay $532K to settle case
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay over $532,000 to Oklahoma to resolve claims that he allegedly fraudulently billed for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users and more.
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Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
By Ava Barros
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
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Exploring the top DSO-related dental trends of 2025, Part 2
By Beth Gaddis
Dental service organization (DSO) leaders reveal the challenges they're facing and what they are doing to stay agile and resilient.
August 5, 2025
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Podcast: The power of core values in a dental practice's customer service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wrapping up our series on five-star customer service, Dr. Roger P. Levin emphasizes the importance of core values, mission statements, and a positive culture in building a world-class team.
August 5, 2025
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist convicted of assaulting patients, extern
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment, was found guilty of sex-related offenses against patients and an extern.
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Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings
By Ava Barros
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
August 4, 2025
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Is dental hygiene really a stable profession?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.
August 4, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for building a successful small group practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Adding new practices comes with financial, management, and logistical risks that dentist-owners should carefully weigh, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 4, 2025
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