Your Odds of Catching COVID at Dentist’s Office Very Low According to Study
If you need to schedule your next dental appointment but are concerned due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic a new study may help you ease your mind. According to a recent study SARS-CoV-2 infection risk at the dentist’s office is low and that current infection control practices are adequately robust to protect personnel and patients alike.
Covid Dental Warning: Patients with gum disease ‘9 times more likely to die’, latest study finds.
Your oral health can play a key role in the fight against COVID-19. A recent study by the Hebrew University, Israel found that patients with gum disease are nine times more likely to die from the bug, according to new research.
Studies Find Link Between Gum Disease and Cancer
Are you flossing every day? Here’s another reason to make sure you’re minding your gums. A big study was conducted by Tufts University, in which they performed dental exams for over 7,000 participants and studied the results. The goal was to investigate the suspicion that many dentists have about the correlation of gum health and […]
Understanding The Link Between Gum Disease & Diabetes
The link between gum disease and diabetes has been a question in the dentistry world for quite some time. Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn, can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes due to the […]
Understanding the Cutting Edge Technology in Your Periodontist’s Office
Denver, CO – Do you suffer from gum disease and are looking for a cutting edge and virtually pain free way to treat it? The Denver periodontal experts at Altura Periodontics have your answer – the WaterLase MD Turbo laser. WaterLase offers a minimally invasive way to treat cases of moderate to advanced gum disease. […]