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Flossing and Systemic Health: Can It Help Lower Stroke and AFib Risk?
As dental professionals, we’ve long advocated for daily flossing to reduce the risk of gingivitis, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. However, recent discussions in both clinical and public health circles have begun to explore a deeper question: Could this basic oral hygiene practice also...  Read More
Antiviral Chewing Gum in Dentistry: Exploration for Public Health and Clinical Safety
Infection control and oral-systemic health have always been central to dental care, but emerging innovations continue to reshape how we view disease prevention. One such innovation gaining attention is  through the mouth. This breakthrough could significantly impact patient care, not only by...  Read More
The Changing Female Body: What Dentists Should Know About Hormones and Oral Health
As healthcare providers, dentists are often among the first to notice subtle changes in a patient’s health—and for women, those changes frequently reflect the body's natural hormonal evolution. From adolescence through menopause, female patients experience fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone...  Read More
Revolutionizing Osteoarthritis Treatment: What Dental Professionals Should Know
As the prevalence of  (OA) continues to grow—especially among aging populations—medical science is turning to regenerative solutions that move beyond simply managing symptoms. One such innovation making waves is StemJEL, a novel therapeutic approach with the potential to regrow cartilage rather...  Read More
Red Light Therapy and Bisphosphonate Patients: Can Photobiomodulation Support Safer Oral Surgery Outcomes?
Integrating photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as red light therapy, into dental practices is gaining momentum as clinicians seek non-invasive ways to enhance tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and improve surgical outcomes. This innovation may be particularly useful in a high-risk...  Read More
Managing Patients on Osteoporosis Medications: A Clinical Guide for Safe Oral Surgery
The aging population continues to grow, leading to an increased use of medications that influence bone metabolism. Among these, , and extractions. As dental clinicians, we must take a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to managing patients on these therapies. This article provides a clinical...  Read More
VELscope in General Practice: Early Detection of Oral Cancer Without Adding Clinical Burden
Oral cancer remains one of the most underdiagnosed and potentially life-threatening conditions in dentistry. Despite technological advancements and a growing emphasis on early detection, many cases continue to be discovered at later stages, when treatment is more complex and survival rates decline....  Read More
The Overlooked Connection: Oral Health's Role in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
The mouth, often referred to as the "gateway to the body," is a significant yet often overlooked link to systemic health. The latest research underscores the profound connection between oral health, particularly . As dental professionals, we are uniquely positioned to understand and address this...  Read More
Dental Wellness and Whole-Body Health: Why the Oral Cavity Is the Gateway to Longevity
As dental professionals, we’ve long understood that oral health is not just a part of overall wellness, but a fundamental aspect of it. Recent research and clinical outcomes have only served to reinforce this understanding: the mouth is not a separate entity from the body, but a reflection of it....  Read More
From Toothache to TikTok: Navigating Patient Expectations in the Era of Social Media Dentistry
When a patient walks into your office with a screenshot of a TikTok dental “hack” or an influencer’s porcelain veneer transformation, you’re no longer just treating a clinical case—you’re managing expectations shaped by social media, pop culture, and viral trends. As dental professionals, we’ve...  Read More
Integrating Facial Aesthetics into the Modern Dental Practice: Where Function Meets Form
As dentists, we are uniquely positioned at the crossroads of oral health, facial anatomy, and esthetics. For decades, we've focused on restoring and enhancing the smile—but what if we could extend that artistry beyond the teeth? Modern dental practices are increasingly doing just that by...  Read More
AccuVein in Aesthetic Dentistry: Why It Is a Game Changer for Botox Lip Flips and Lip Filler Precision
With the rapid integration of —minimally invasive procedures with high patient demand and relatively low treatment times. However, as experienced aesthetic providers know, the perioral region presents unique vascular challenges, making precision critical for aesthetic symmetry and...  Read More
Dental Emergency Tips
If you think you are experiencing a dental emergency, it is important to stay calm and be prepared. An , like Marielaina Perrone DDS, can quickly help you and relieve the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. Dental emergencies are almost never convenient.  In most dental emergencies, pain is...  Read More
Gum Contouring To Remake Your Smile
Some people are born with uneven gum tissue, which creates a smile that looks too small. Being self-conscious about your smile will damage both self-esteem and self-confidence. One of the popular methods to enhance your smile is gum contouring (also called gingivoplasty). ? Gum contouring is an...  Read More
How To Extend Life Of Botox Treatment
 are a quick, easy, and virtually painless treatment with good esthetic results. If you are looking for a treatment to make you look younger, Botox is a top choice. But even in optimal situations, the results from Botox injections are still only temporary.   So how long does Botox last? Well, it...  Read More
Botox Is The Fountain Of Youth
 have quickly become the number 1 goto procedure for those who want a more youthful appearance, with over 8 million injections in the United States alone.  So, what has made  so popular? With the advent of social media, more and more people are looking to feel and stay younger. This, in combination...  Read More
Can A Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance Help?
Is there such a thing a . Can A  Help?  is a common but potentially serious condition in which breathing stops and starts up again for periods of 10-20 seconds while you sleep (this can go on 100’s times each night). Even though sleep apnea is very treatable, it very often goes undiagnosed by...  Read More
The Truth About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
 (OSA) occurs when the tongue, tonsils, or other throat tissue blocks the airway, stopping breathing.Sleep apnea is often misunderstood regarding its risks and possible treatments. Below we will sort out some of the common myths and give you the facts to better understand this misunderstood...  Read More
Antibiotic Use In Dentistry
 (also referred to as an abscess) generally develops as a result of untreated tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. However, a dental infection can also develop from other reasons previous dental work or traumatic injury. When a dental infection begins to develop, a pocket of pus forms in the mouth as...  Read More
Dental Implants Maintenance Tips
 have allowed for a great additional option which does not cut down existing teeth, and is strong and unmovable. Unfortunately, many of us forget that dental implants need to be cared for and maintained just like  natural teeth. What Are Dental Implants?  can replace a single tooth, support  a...  Read More
Dental Changes Due To Menopause
Menopause can be a time of tremendous anxiety for many women. As their bodies change and hormone levels rise and fall during , there can be some unforeseen consequences. Many women only notice the outward changes that occur to their bodies but fail to look internally especially the changes that can...  Read More
Can Botox Relieve Chronic Pain?
Living with chronic facial pain can be very difficult for the sufferers and their loved ones. Often, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain can be elusive. Since the pain can radiate outward in an area, it can be difficult to pin down the source of the pain. The source of the pain may be related...  Read More
Are Dental Implants An Option For Patients With Osteoporosis?
 is a disease of bones that leads to a decreased density of bone and subsequent increase in risk of fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis affects millions of people all over the...  Read More
Myths And Facts About Cosmetic Orthodontics
A ? In the past, many adults were afraid to wear orthodontic braces because they were either embarrassed to wear brackets or did not want to spend the time and money. Cosmetic orthodontics has addressed these concerns. Below you will see some common questions and fears about cosmetic orthodontics,...  Read More
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