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FOCUS ON – Dental Biofilm

Dentistry Today

Turner, chief hygiene officer for Cellerant Consulting, discusses whether biofilm is dentistry’s most evil nemesis or the next revolutionary thing. A: We educate patients about dental biofilm every hour, every day. Q: What exactly is dental biofilm? Q: What’s next for dental biofilm? Q: How common is biofilm?

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Revitalizing Oral Health: A Case Study of Severe Periodontitis Management

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The following case outlines the interprofessional steps taken to treat severe periodontitis and its associated systemic conditions. She had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, yet no other comorbidities. Buccal sulcular incisions from teeth #27 to 31. Full-thickness flaps reflected to visualize root surfaces and bone.

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What Happens if You Don’t Floss Your Teeth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Flossing is an often-overlooked part of oral hygiene, yet dentists constantly emphasize its importance. Oral hygiene extends beyond the twice-daily brushing routine; it includes a thorough flossing regime as well. Bad Breath and Oral Hygiene Neglecting to floss also contributes to bad breath, medically known as halitosis.

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Gum Disease and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Your heart and your oral health may seem worlds apart, but new research is revealing a surprising connection between the two. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults but may have implications that reach far beyond your dental hygiene.

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MouthWatch Introduces Dentistry.One

Dentistry Today

MouthWatch announced the introduction of Dentistry.One, a comprehensive virtual-first solution designed to transform oral healthcare and the dental patient care journey. The dental care you need when you need it. Today’s healthcare consumers are increasingly aware of the proven impact oral health has on their overall well-being.

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Northwell Health, ProHEALTH Dental to Offer Oral Health Services to New York Metro Area

Dentistry Today

Northwell Health and ProHEALTH Dental have recently unveiled a strategic agreement aimed at delivering comprehensive oral health services across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. In parallel, ProHEALTH Dental has established a network comprising 16 state-of-the-art dental offices across the region.

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Mechanism linking gum disease to heart disease, other inflammatory conditions discovered

Dental News and Technology

20, 2020 -- The link between periodontal (gum) disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and diabetes has long been established, but the mechanism behind that association has, until now, remained a mystery. The findings were published in October in the Journal of Dental Research.