How to Convince Your Patients That Flossing Is Important
The release of the article in The New York Times calling flossing “overrated” has caused a plethora of patients to question the need.
Todays Dental News
Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss
Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity, leading to bad breath, tooth discoloration, and, eventually, bone.
- October 5, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Low-Cost Peptide Kills Bacteria and Breaks Up Plaque
Overall healthcare has relied on protein drugs such as insulin, which are derived from biological sources, for decades. Yet dental medicine has not.
- September 27, 2016
- 3 minutes read
Industry News
Stigmergy May Explain Biofilm Growth—And Bacterial Consciousness
Just as flocks of birds and schools of fish seem to simultaneously and suddenly change direction, the bacteria that forms biofilm or dental.
- September 13, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness
Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health issues and report more frequent brushing, flossing, and mouthwash.
- August 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness
Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health issues and report more frequent brushing, flossing, and mouthwash.
- August 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation
Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University of Freiburg in Germany have discovered that a low-carb.
- August 18, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy
Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45 women with pregnancy gingivitis showed that supplementation of Lactobacilli.
- August 10, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Professional Groups Defend Flossing’s Effectiveness
Dentists have been advising their patients to floss for decades. However, the Associated Press shook up this conventional wisdom yesterday with a report.
- August 3, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Professional Groups Defend Flossing’s Effectiveness
Dentists have been advising their patients to floss for decades. However, the Associated Press shook up this conventional wisdom yesterday with a report.
- August 3, 2016
- 2 minutes read
