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NYU study: Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes

Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient’s diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say. …

Study finds parents have limited knowledge of pediatric dental care

NEW YORK, Feb 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — While 97% of parents of children ages five and under, with dental insurance, would rate their child’s oral health as excellent or good, many may actually be overly optimistic. A MetLife Study released today reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines …

Diagnosis and treatment of Apical Periodontitis: Dr Steven Sluyk

Apical periodontitis is a type of periodontal disease that presents itself as an inflammation in the area around the root of a tooth. This inflammation is usually one result of necrosis of the tooth’s pulp chamber. Apical periodontitis is a serious condition and most authorities advise their patients to seek …

Treatment for early stage tooth decay (incipent caries) Scottsdale Dentist Dr Roger Briggs

Dr. Briggs Discusses Treatments For Cavities from Sequence Media on Vimeo. The carious process is defined as continuous phase of demineralization and remineralization of tooth surfaces with several stages, which could be reversible or irretrievable. Incipient caries as its name implies refers to the initial phases of tooth decay. These …

Lack of Medicaid Dental Coverage costs government more: Dr Robert Roda

(USA Today) While government-managed health care programs such as Medicaid pay for emergency room visits for adult enrollees seeking temporary relief from toothaches, tooth abscesses and other dental emergencies, coverage of outpatient dentist office treatment for those problems varies greatly from state to state, according to a 2011 federal Medicaid …

When should my child start braces? Dr Paul Serrano Phoenix, Chandler Arizona

Once a child starts to lose their baby teeth and the adult teeth appear to be growing in, it is time to get a consultation from your local orthodontist. It is never too early for a consult as you can always go back each year to see the progress of …

AAPD Guidlines to Infant Oral Health: Dr Paul Casamassimo

Infants may only have a few teeth but U.S. dental experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a …

Keeping your teeth healthy during the holidays and the New Year: Dr Ryan Wait Dr Kyle Gawrys

Keeping your teeth healthy during the holidays and the new year: Dr Ryan Wait Dr Kyle Gawrys Sugar is a surefire tooth killer: Candy, sweets, sugary drinks, even fruit juice can do a mouthful of damage in a short amount of time. Nothing fights tooth decay like eating the right …

Gum Disease Linked To Heart Attacks-Dr Brian Harris Phoenix Arizona

(Telegraph UK) A new study of 100,000 people found those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned by a dentist had a 24 per cent lower risk of a heart attack and a 13 per cent lower risk of a stroke in the seven years following the appointment. The findings …

Shelly Gehshan: Pew Children’s Dental Campaign

The Pew Center on the States features professionals with extensive expertise in dental health policy at the state and national levels. Pew’s experts are available to discuss a variety of topics related to Pew’s work on children’s dental health including: Medicaid, dental workforce, prevention and treatment of dental diseases, trends …