Author Archives: Jennifer Reyes

Dental health, diet may have an impact on psoriasis development and severity

Dental health and psoriasis development

Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to a study by dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes thick, itchy patches of red skin with silvery scales and affects more than 8 million Americans.

FDA meeting to focus on safety of dental amalgam, implants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a public meeting in November to discuss ongoing efforts to evaluate dental amalgam and metal-containing implants and to address potential safety questions.

Tooth Meridian Chart

The Meridian Tooth Chart

If you look at this interactive Meridian Tooth Chart you begin to understand the poor condition of some of your teeth and the corresponding problems you have that are actually linked, you can see that when we help fix a certain tooth we are helping to fix a certain area of your body too.

Measurement of the “Bungee Dip” in Implant Stability Using Resonance Frequency Analysis: Two Case Reports

Measurement of the “Bungee Dip”

Implant stability is a key consideration when determining the point in time a dental implant should be loaded. Often a change in implant stability is observed as healing progresses from initial mechanical stability to biologic stability, ie, osseointegration, during the bone modeling/remodeling process.

The Pioneer and Legend of Modern Metal Free Implantology – Professor Sami Sandhaus

Prof Sami Sandhaus

Professor Sami Sandhaus, a Pioneer and Legend of Implantology passed away on the first weekend of October at age 92. Professor Sandhaus’ whole scientific career had been based on teaching, research and the perfection of new techniques and efficient instruments.

Your Mouth, Your Body, Your Health – 10 Facts

10 facts about your health

Oral health is being able to smile, speak, chew, swallow, touch and express feelings and emotions without pain, discomfort and disease. It gives you the confidence to live, work and play. Oral health is important for well-being and quality of life.

Stress and your Oral Health

Stress and Oral Health

We are all too familiar with stress, and how it can affect our energy levels, sleep patterns and mood. What you may not be aware of is how stress can also have an impact on your mouth. As dentists, we are seeing more and more cases of patients with stress-related oral health problems. If you are concerned about your oral health, please visit your dentist for a consultation.

Ceramic Implants are an emerging OPPORTUNITY and NOW is the time

Implant Tribune - Evolution in Implant Dentistry

It’s time to take a serious look at modern ceramic implants as a profitable health center for your practice. Like the rapidly growing 50 billion dollar organic market, ceramic implants are here to stay.

Poor oral health linked to higher blood pressure, worse blood pressure control

Oral Health connected with Blood pressure

People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.