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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.

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Fluoridation Is at a Crossroads

Jun 16, 2025

The controversy around adding fluoride to drinking water was recently highlighted by an article in the Wall Street Journal, which addressed its possible negative neurological effects on children.1 The article cited recent studies on what…

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Bacteria Transplants to Fight Dental Diseases

Apr 18, 2025

Transplanting healthy bacteria has been successful in resolving cases of certain gut problems. The idea is to reestablish a microbiome that is more compatible with health and can proliferate and selectively eliminate pre-existing harmful…

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‘Inflammaging’ and Its Impact on Oral Health

Feb 14, 2025

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed the concept of “inflammaging,“ which was defined as “a combination of inflammation and aging.”1 The term describes chronic inflammation created by the immune system in response to a…

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The High Cost of Compromised Scientific Integrity

Nov 15, 2024

Founded by linguists Mark Liberman, PhD, and Geoffrey Pullum, PhD, in 2003, Language Log is a blog that focuses on linguistics and language-related topics. Recently, Victor Mair, PhD, professor of Chinese language and literature at the…

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Transparency Is Needed Regarding Vaccines

Sep 20, 2024

Concerns about COVID continue. Questions remain about its origin and prevalence, as well as mandated public health measures and their effect on society, not to mention the safety and efficacy of all mRNA vaccines. Many believe that…

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence In Dentistry

Jul 12, 2024

Since artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, what effect will it ultimately have on our lives? Many believe this technology will be a boon for all, while others think it will lead to the collapse of civilization. As with most…

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