Dr Pirooz Zomorrodi, dentist in Naperville, is excited to be jumping into the world of social media with his practice’s Facebook and Twitter pages. He hopes these social media tools will allow him to better interact with his patients on the Internet.

According to  studies, our oral health deteriorates during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of hospital acquired infections and reduced quality of life.  The study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology  provides the latest evidence that oral health care is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences.  The research identified increases in plaque accumulation and gingival and mucosal inflammation.  The finding were the worst amongst patients who required help with their breathin

Dr Rick Brar a dentist from South Elgin, Illinois is pleased to provide a variety of educational material on his practice’s website. He hopes the educational material will help provide his patients with enough information to effectively be able to maintain the health of their teeth and gums

Links are being found that show obesity can effect your oral health. According to a recent study,  it revealed the deeper the periodontal pockets, the higher the proportion of subjects with a body mass index of 30 or over, which according to the World Health Organization is generally consider to be obese.

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, patients are typically concerned about price, quality of results, service and recovery. Oftentimes it can prove difficult for patients to find care that satisfies each of these areas; however, with advances in cosmetic-surgery tourism, many are finding that they can attain exceptional results at reasonable prices, without having to recover at home. A recent article from Forbes, notes that patients from all over the globe are finding that when it comes to cosmetic procedures, or even medical care in general, there are top tourist destinations that can accommodate every need. According to Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry complaints among patients are notably reduced when they can recover in the comfortable calm of a vacation spot

A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the human eye.   The innovation, “iDentifi” comprises a clinical digital camera which incorporates qualitative light induced fluorescence technology to take images of the mouth using blue light and special filters which can show up cavities and plaque.

In a new article released by U.S. News and World Report explains that parents play a major influence when it comes to how their children view dental professionals. In fact, a study conducted by Spanish researchers suggests that the higher the fear of the dentist in one family member, the greater the fear in the rest of the members of that family.

The health of the surrounding tissue and gums can affect the success of dental implants.  Therefore identifying and reducing the risk factors is a key step in the process of dental implants.  Now a combination of genes has been identified as a possible indicator of greater tissue destruction leading to a negative outcome for implant patients.

In a article in the Journal of Oral Implantology it reports on a study of individuals with the combination of interleukin (IL) 1 allele 2 IL-1A-899 and IL-IB+3954. These people are “genotype positive” and are susceptible to increased periodontal tissue destruction

The team at Dental Health Care Associates in Aston Pennsylvania, provides a wide range of treatments, from general dentistry to advanced cosmetic treatments. The team is now also providing orthodontics services through Dr Daniel H.C. Chen at Optimal Orthodontics.

More reasons why dental and oral health care is important to maintain.  Studies suggest erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease.  Research carried out on 70 subject showed a correlation between gum disease and the ability to achieve an erection.

The data indicates that as the severity of erectile dysfunction increased, so did the prevalence of chronic periodontitis (gum disease) More than four out of five men 81% with severe erectile dysfunction hand gum disease. In comparison in cases of mile erectile dysfunction, the incidence of gum disease was less then two in five men.

Preventive dental care starts at home by brushing and flossing. However seeing a dentist at least twice a year is an important part of oral and dental health that is linked to so many other overall health care issues.

It is important to keep up with the technologically advancing society. Dr Michael Morris from Spring Texas is doing just that.  As social media websites continue to grow, and multiply, Dr Morris invites patients to join his practice’s ever-growing community through Facebook and Twitter.

Located in the Greater Vancouver area, Canada, Viva Orthodontics provides the highest quality of orthodontic care and offers the the latest in orthodontic care including Invisalign: the “Clear” alternative to braces. Viva Orthodontics also offers Invisalign Teen, clear braces, and metal braces.

Assurant Employee Benefits is working with employers to help customize and target efforts to recruit the dentists who matter most to their employees. This helps ensure good dental and financial health. On average employees that use in-network dentists save, about 30% on dental fees when compared to non-network dentists’ costs.