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Are Dental Clinicians Contributing to The Gum Disease Epidemic?

As we and our patients learn more about the association between gum disease and our overall health, we dental professionals need to remember that we treat a medical condition called periodontal disease. If any other medical or dental treatment regimen delivered such poor results, we would demand changes. Our profession…

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Don’t Delay Necessary Dental Treatments By Making Assumptions

When I see moderate bleeding during assessment of a client, there are two things forefront in my mind. I want to create a sense of urgency for this patient to get optimal treatment underway. I want them to accept my recommendation for a BiofilmDNA™ test to screen for high risk…

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Are You Keeping Oral-Systemic Secrets?

Are You Keeping Oral-Systemic Secrets? In my humble layperson’s opinion (IMHLPO), one of the responsibilities of dental professionals is to inform their patients of the many oral-systemic health links, and to reinforce the fact that the health of their mouths often determines their overall health. Although more and more of this…

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