Why We Use Ozone in Our Patients’ Dental Care
We’ve used dental ozone in our office for many years now, and during that time, it’s been great to see so many more dentists come to realize just how much it can help their patients. This has been fueled, in part, by a growing body of research supporting its use -...
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Unhealthy Gums May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer, Too
Over the years, research has shed light on the link between gum disease and certain cancers, not to mention other conditions marked by chronic inflammation: heart disease, diabetes, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis and more. One kind of cancer that’s been implicated?...
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Ultraprocessed Foods Can Undermine a Healthy Diet
It’s pretty basic: In today’s world, nutrition isn’t just about the stuff you eat and what’s in it, but also how that food has been made. In general, the more processed, the less real. The less real, the less healthful. Now, new research from the National...
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The Fluoride Saga Continues: Fluoride Varnish
When it comes to fluoride, we know we’re largely preaching to the choir here, while also hoping that the choir keeps getting larger - and louder! - until we all finally agree that the stuff has no business in our bodies and that there are better ways of keeping...
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The Powers of Probiotics in Cheese
We could blame the anticipation of fall weather turning our thoughts to the savory delights of cheese, but, truly, is it that hard to find an excuse to talk about the delicious stuff? Cheese has long been praised as an excellent source of protein, essential...
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: More on Dental Allergies
When it comes to biological dentistry, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for any procedure, no matter how minor. And whatever the procedure, biocompatibility is key - perhaps more than ever now that dental allergies appear to be on the rise. “According to the...
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Too Much Fluoride: Prenatal Fluoride Consumption Linked to Lower IQ in Children
Every time more research confirms the trouble with fluoride, we hope it will continue to turn the tide against this potent neurotoxin being added to nearly 75% of America’s public water systems without informed consent. We can’t help it. From the limited...
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The Power of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Dental Surgery: An Update
We regularly see the benefits of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in our patients, but it’s always good to see new research confirming clinical results. The latest is a review in the current issue of JADA, for which 7 earlier randomized controlled trials were analyzed...
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Mercury Awareness Week 2019: More Progress Toward a Mercury-Free Future
We’re closing in on the 6-year anniversary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, and while there is still much work to do, there have been some terrific developments toward a mercury-free future this past year. Most recently, researchers confirmed that while a lot...
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The Remarkable Benefits of Vitamin D During Pregnancy
We know it hasn’t been long since we raved about the wonders of vitamin D - for your bones, gums, teeth, immune system, mental health, and more - but what can we say? The good news just keeps on coming! Earlier this month, JAMA Pediatrics published a 6-year study...
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