Adherence to Professional Suggestions
As oral health professionals, we deal with diseases that result from patients’ lack of adherence to our clinical recommendations.
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Veggies, Gut Bacteria And The Oral Microbiome
At present, there is a fairly broad agreement that chronic (as opposed to acute) inflammation is bad for your health.
Interventions for Excess Sugar Intake
An article in the The New York Times about an epidemic of obesity in Malaysia reported that nearly half of the individuals in that country were overweight.
Big Brother is Closer Than You Think
Some of us look at these infringements on freedom of movement and expression as distasteful.
Seven Words You Cannot Say On TV
Does this mean the therapy chosen for a patient's periodontal disease will be decided by popular vote?
Oral Bacteria, Systemic Diseases and Cancer
Wouldn't it be wonderful if dental professionals could increase the systemic health of our patients by reducing inflammation in the form of periodontal disease.
Treating Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is not compatible with optimal health.
Inflammation and Cancer Mortality
A recent article in Lancet detailed a possible link between chronic inflammation and lung cancer mortality.
The Etiology of Implant Failure
Ten years ago, if someone asked why dental implants fail, the most frequent answer would have been bacteria.
Distracted by Bread and Circuses
My partner and I are trying to make decisions concerning the future of our practice.
