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What about Gum Disease?
By: Paige Quillin
On: August 9, 2013
It is estimated that around 80 percent of American adults are currently diagnosed with some form of gum disease. Also known as, periodontal disease or periodontitis, gum disease starts with gum inflammation and can end with major damage to the bone and tissue holding the teeth in place, resulting in tooth loss and irreversible damage […]

Dental Xrays and Thyroid Cancer- Some Answers
By: Paige Quillin
On: April 20, 2011
I found this article on CNN.com recently and wanted to share it with everyone. There has been much chatter recently about the effects of dental xrays on the thyroid. As you will read, dental xrays use very little radiation, and digital xrays use even less radiation. We would love to answer any questions you may […]

Brush up to help your memory!
By: Paige Quillin
On: January 20, 2011
In a recent study of more than 2,300 men and women over the age of 60, those who scored the lowest on simple arithmetic and memory tasks-making mistakes similar to patients with early Alzheimer’s disease- had gotten the most exposure over the years to a particular gum disease causing bacteria (The researchers could tell from […]

Comfortable Anesthesia–“The Wand” is Here!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: September 4, 2006
I continually monitor and assess the advancing state of the art in Dental technology and, when warranted, I will introduce especially beneficial additions to patient care. I am pleased to have begun using a truly wonderful device – the Wand handpiece. Using this computerized tool has meant providing local anesthetic injections of all types with […]