Lead Contamination risk level low
Jun 3
When news of lead contamination in an outsourced dental crown made news headlines in late February, the ADA called on the nation’s leading health agencies to address safety concerns raised by the reports. Association leaders are gratified by their responses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained that the level of lead reported in the […]
Infective Endocarditis
Aug 9
Did you know that new guidelines for prevention of Infective Endocarditis were released on April 19, 2007? It is recommended by the American Heart Association along with the American Dental Association that patients with underlying cardiac conditions such as artificial heart valves, a history of endocarditis, certain serious congenital heart conditions and heart transplant patients […]
Prevent periodontal disease
Aug 8
Periodontal or gum disease has been called the Silent Disease because initially there are no symptoms. If your gums are red, sometimes bleed when you brush, feel tender, or look swollen…these are symptoms of periodontal disease. If your mouth tastes unpleasant…that’s another symptom. If your gums have receded…you may have had gum disease for some […]
