systemic diseases

Researcher Spotlights Oral-Systemic Connections at AAAS Meeting

Though dentists are aware of the many connections between oral and systemic health, those...

Protect Your Patients and Practice from Prions, Viruses, and Systemic Disease

Viruses are an extremely important component of periodontal disease, both in its initiation and...

Ring in the New Year With a New Patient Medical History

Knowledge of pharmacology has never been more essential to dental patient care. As an...

Patients Underestimate What General Dentists Can Do

Some Americans don’t realize that their dental wellness checkups cover more than hygiene, according...

Scheduling for Prevention Can Revitalize Your Practice

We’ve all had it happen. Patients who have been away for a while finally...

European and American Periodontal Thought Leaders Collaborate

Chicago, IL – November 30, 2012 – A large body of research has focused...