Dr. Alvin Danenberg[email protected]RestorationsMercury in existing fillings is no problem?Dr. Alvin Danenberg was speaking with a dental educator recently when the educator stated that mercury in existing fillings is not a problem. This conversation reminded Dr. Danenberg that all dentists need to be up-to-date with current research to provide the best care to their patients.February 28, 2017PeriodonticsCan functional medicine help your patients?The term functional medicine is floating around the internet, but what does it mean and how can you use it to help your patients? As Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes, we know what the obvious causes of gum problems are, but what if a patient's issues go beyond those causes? Functional medicine tests help him deliver answers and treatment options for his patients.February 14, 2017Immune SystemImplants and inflammationRecent published research has raised a question about titanium dental implants and possible inflammation. Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that while the vast majority of procedures using these implants have been successful and free of symptoms, he'd like to see well-designed studies undertaken and published so practitioners can offer their patients more complete information.January 31, 2017Hygiene ToolsWhat do you tell your patients about mouthwash?Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients often ask him about mouthwash and mouthrinses. They want to know if mouthwash kills bacteria. But then they ask if bacteria can cause gum disease and how can they get or keep healthy gums. This is an opportunity to have an in-depth conversation about your patient's health.January 17, 2017GutLet's stop with the labels and get to the causes of dental diseaseDental disease is a label, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Just as cardiovascular disease and other diseases are a label. However, the label says nothing about what really has caused this specific disease. Let's stop with the labels and get to the causes.January 3, 2017PeriodonticsCan diet really reduce gum disease?Like you, Dr. Alvin Danenberg has to keep up with his clinical journal reading. As he writes, when performed properly, clinical research can present knowledge or proof that was previously unknown. Here he critiques two such papers that focus on gum disease and diet.December 13, 2016X-RayWhy I take x-raysOver the past several weeks, two potential patients have called the office of periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg with basically the same question: "If Dr. Danenberg is holistic, why does he take dental x-rays?" His receptionist had the right answer. Read on to find out what that answer was.November 29, 2016Restorations8 possible causes of your patient's jaw painA patient calls your practice and makes an appointment citing jaw pain. As periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes, sometimes reducing a patient's pain is a matter of using your communication skills, training, and expertise. In other instances, he advocates considering causes beyond a patient's mouth.November 15, 2016Dental PracticeVital to ask patients about their vitamin D intakeWhen you are taking a patient's health history, do you ask about supplements and vitamins? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg does, and when a patient came to his office concerned about gum disease, the answer to the supplement and vitamins question led to an interesting discussion that may help you with your patients.November 1, 2016PeriodonticsBeating the beast of dental diseaseCreating a program to help your patients to improve their oral health and understand the biological causes of dental disease sounds intimidating. But periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg has such a program that contains five simple and effective steps. Read on to see how to bring this program to your office.October 18, 2016Previous PagePage 9 of 10Next PageTop StoriesPatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental 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.PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPatient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happySleep DentistryMouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very well
