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Today, I’m wondering how a patient can use social media to look for solutions to dental problems they may have. I don’t really know how this will work for dental offices, even though I can tell you that social media does impact my life. I use it to follow my family and friends. I can [...] Read More »
Clinical Case Report Bret Dyer, DDS, MS Eric C. Sung, DDS Synopsis of publication appearing in the International Association of Dental Research Periodontitis occurs when bacterial plaque infects the ligaments and bones supporting the teeth, causing them to become loose and fall out. This disease is usually treated by removing the calcified bacterial deposits [...] Read More »
Lot’s of people take medications for osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates such as Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva are very popular. About 1% of patients who take these drugs have a complication called osteonecrosis (the bone in the mouth dies and becomes exposed). This complication can happen with trauma, having a tooth pulled, or wearing a denture. To date, [...] Read More »
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