According to a recent article from Medical News Today, researchers have discovered that severe gum disease, or periodontitis, may be an early marker for type 2 diabetes. Additionally, they also suggested that a simple diabetes screening procedure, involving a finger…
When a child has to undergo a dental procedure (other than the typical exam and cleaning), nitrous oxide inhalation sedation is often used to improve cooperation. However, this method isn’t always successful. Recently, a team of researchers set out to…
Did you know that over one third of American kids eat fast food at least once a day? That is a startling statistic, but not all that surprising. With a fast-food restaurant on every corner, and an increasingly hectic schedule,…
In an effort to link insurance coverage with use of dental services and associated oral health outcomes, researchers recently conducted a study in which they evaluated data spanning a period of 18 years. While their findings are not shocking (to…
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for those who have a sweetheart, you’ll want to be sure that you’re ready for it. Buying, or making, a valentine for your loved one(s) is a great place to start, as is stocking…
Negative Effects of Too Much Sugar ***UPDATED: November 27, 2017*** New data analysis shows that consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has actually decreased for both children and adults between the years of 2003 and 2014. Researchers from…
Can you believe it’s already February? 2017 is just marching right along. The general population knows February as the “love month,” with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. But for those in the dental industry, the second month of the…
Have you ever heard that oral health is genetic? My mom has always had issues with her teeth, and has required quite a bit of dental work as she’s aged. Whenever I’ve had an issue, I’ve always blamed her, or…
Our teeth are pretty amazing body parts. Not only can they give us a beautiful smile, but they also help us with important tasks like speaking and eating. And according to a recent article from Medical News Today, our teeth…
One of the biggest drawbacks of having a dental implant placed in your mouth is the risk of infection. Scientists from around the globe have been tirelessly working to minimize this risk, and one team in Belgium has made a…
