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Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS, is a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. A periodontist practicing in Dallas, he is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and member of the International College of Dentists. Wilson is also editor in chief of Decisions in Dentistry.

Editor's Note

The Vitamin D Conundrum

Sep 11, 2023

Heated discussion is ongoing about how much vitamin D is needed to sustain optimal health. There is agreement that this vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption, while others see additional roles for vitamin D, including control over…

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The Affordability Crisis

Aug 24, 2023

As the diminution of the American middle class continues, the trend was highlighted in a recent article in The Economist.1 It featured the reopening of Tiffany and Company’s flagship New York store, noting that the same day the Bureau of…

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The Danger of Scientific Fraud

Jun 9, 2023

A recent article in The Economist highlighted the increasing level of fraud found in scientific literature.1 It detailed the concerns of Ben Mol, MD, PhD, a former editor of the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He and a group…

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The Importance of Scientific Dissent

May 1, 2023

A recent editorial in The Wall Street Journal highlighted a law proposed by the California legislature concerning dissemination of unapproved information about COVID-19 by physicians.

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Examining Our Approach to COVID Vaccines

Apr 20, 2023

The race to develop vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 started soon after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. A significant portion of the initial medications used messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) as their vector.

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COVID Inspires the ‘Great Beta Test’

Mar 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new approach to manufacturing vaccines.

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Using Herpes Viruses to Fight Cancer

Jan 13, 2023

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and is superseded only marginally by cardiovascular disease.

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Smartwatches’ Impact on Defibrillators

Dec 9, 2022

A recent article in the The Wall Street Journal examines the accuracy of data gathered on atrial fibrillation by so-called smartwatches.

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Alternatives for Managing COVID-19

Nov 17, 2022

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency.

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New Approach to Controlling Inflammation

Oct 10, 2022

For some time, it has been known the vagus nerve plays an important role in metabolic homeostasis and that it controls immune function and pro-inflammatory responses via the inflammatory reflex.

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