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Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS, is editor in chief of Decisions in Dentistry and 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. He can be reached at twilson@belmontpublications.com.

Editor's Note

Keeping a Watchful Eye on the CDC

Oct 7, 2020

Recently, our Dallas-based study club held an online meeting about where to find authoritative information during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was noted the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners recommends the U.S. Center for Disease Control…

Editor's Note

Pandemics In A Connected World

Sep 11, 2020

Pandemics are not new. But the world in which they exist is.

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Searching for a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

Aug 13, 2020

Could a vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 virus be in our near future?

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Adjusting to Today’s ‘New Normal’

Jun 17, 2020

Kudos to Decisions in Dentistry and especially Executive Editor Kristen Machado for the daily COVID-19 enewsletters that have been a great source of information.

Implant Dentistry

Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases

Jun 17, 2020

These clinical strategies will help in the prevention and management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.

Editor's Note

Science Versus Economic Demand

May 20, 2020

Universally and individually, we are trapped between the proponents of reopening society for economic reasons and those who say we must wait for answers about how best to reduce mortality and morbidity from COVID-19.

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Make the Best of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 17, 2020

The coronavirus has won the first battle, but not the war.

Editor's Note

New Take on Medical Record Privacy

Mar 13, 2020

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported on an agreement between Google and the faith-based health care organization Ascension, a Catholic hospital network. The agreement gives the company access to tens of millions of personal health…

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Developments in Medical Tourism

Feb 18, 2020

An article in The New York Times highlights a sea change in medical tourism: It has now been approved by some insurance plans.

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Questioning the Safety of Generic Drugs

Jan 10, 2020

Information in this space is normally drawn from multiple sources; however, after reading Bottle of Lies by Katherine Eban I decided to make an exception.

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