Feb 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Periodontal Associates of Memphis Wow! Today we held our 3rd Annual Referral Appreciation Seminar! Our speaker,Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, spoke to us on “The Esthetic Dental Team, The New Patient Coordinator, and Team Concepts”. Great job Shannon! We...
Feb 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Whoopi Goldberg Several months ago, Whoopi Goldberg returned to her TV show, “The View,” after being absent for gum surgery. In this episode, she spent a few minutes discussing her personal experience with gum disease and how she will be losing her teeth. But, more...
Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
People are now living longer and healthier lives, and older adults are more likely than ever before to keep their teeth for a lifetime. However, research has shown that older people also have the highest rates of periodontal disease. In fact, at least half of people...
Feb 2, 2011 | Laser Dentistry, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums may reduce risk for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CHICAGO—January 18, 2011—Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of...
Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dentistry and the Environment Recently dentistry has taken on a new role in our annual lives by adding an adjective to its process: comfort. No more stiff chairs, old copies of Highlights magazine, and outdated art on the walls like my childhood dentist; these days...
Jan 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bad Breath (aka Halitosis) Sure, that fried tuna fish sandwich with garlic and onion might have tasted good at lunch, but your post-lunch associates are not enjoying the cornucopia of smells you produce with every word you speak. Fortunately, there are some super...
