Interest in the link between periodontal health and systemic disease has been growing, with researchers investigating possible connections between oral health and diseases including artherosclerosis,
How many times has this happened to you: Your hygienist tells you that your patient’s gums are bleeding and before you can even respond, the
SAN FRANCISCO – If you want healthy teeth, it may be better to opt for dark chocolate instead of crackers, according to a presentation by
We all are exposed to stress. Some of us deal with it well. Many of us don’t. Did you know that chronic stress can destroy
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new
Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers found that the infection
When patients come to me suffering from insults to their bodies, I cringe to myself. I know that there are many insults to the body,
We’re learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers
How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush connected to a smartphone could improve oral health habits
Aging patients who constantly aspirate saliva can swallow microbiota that can contribute to these patients developing pneumonia. A new large study examined how varying oral
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for
Dear DrBicuspid Member, In a column that has inspired much discussion and debate, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders how dentistry will be different in the future.