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December 22, 2011
Merry Christmas!
From everyone at our practice, we wish you and yours good health, happiness and prosperity this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Merry Christmas!
Dr. Burris, Dr. Wallis and Team
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November 17, 2011
Continuing Education
Margie and Daisy, two of our Treatment Coordinators, recently attended a hands on workshop and had the most amazing experience at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry of utmost quality.
The classes were geared towards excellent esthetic cases using high tech equipment and techniques to produce the best quality and esthetic results for patient function and satisfaction.
It is so exciting to work for a dentist that cares and provides the best for her staff and patients!
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July 7, 2011
New Evidence-Based Clinical Reccomendations on Fluouride Intake
Two multi-disciplinary expert panels have issued reports containing clinical recommendations on children’s fluoride intake from infant formula and prescription fluoride supplements.
The first report on prescription fluoride supplements was published in the December Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). The second report on fluoride intake from infant formula, appears in the January issue of JADA. Both reports are available on the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry website. The expert panels were convened by and the clinical recommendations were reviewed and approved by the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs.
Evidence-based clinical recommendations are intended to provide dentists and other health professionals with a review of the latest scientific evidence on particular topics and are not considered a standard of care.
“It is important for parents and caregivers to talk with their child’s physician and dentist so they can make imformed decisions regarding their child’s health care,” says Edmond Hewlett, D.D.S., an ADA consumer advisor spokeperson and professor at the University of California (UCLA) School of Dentistry. “the American Dental Association continues to strongly advocate for the use of fluoride as a proven method to prevent tooth decay. These new evidence-based clinical recommendations are a resource that dentists can consider along with their own clinical judgement and patient preference when diagnosing and treating patients.”
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May 17, 2011
A Happy Patient!
Today I had an appointment for a cleaning; my hygienist was wonderful-professional, gentle, thorough, and compassionate.
Although the dental chair is not my favorite place to be, the staff always goes out of their way to make me comfortable. I always feel that I receive quality care.
Thank you to all,
P. Kology
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April 19, 2011
Patient Testimonial
When my husband was in graduate school and I worked full-time, with no insurance problems with our teeth were dealt with by extraction!
Over the years gum disease played havoc, so much so that I had to go to full dentures at just past my 40th birthday!
When I saw Dr. Burris and her staff for the first time in May of 2010 my lower denture constantly had to have adhesive added. Since I have had 5 implants in my lower jaw I feel like a new person!
I have continual compliments on how great my teeth look.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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March 29, 2011
Diabetes and Oral Health
Research is showing that there is an increased prevalence of gum disease among diabetics. Patients with diabetes, whose blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, are more likely to develop serious gum disease and lose more teeth than non-diabetics.
Diabetics are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums. Like all infections, serious gum disease also may be a factor in causing blood sugar to rise and may make diabetes harder to control. So it can be a two way street.
So what can be done to help prevent gum disease, especially if you are diabetic?
The best preventative measures that can be taken are the following: Make sure glucose levels are under control. Brush and floss daily, and see your dentist for regular checkups. Make sure your dentist and your hygienist are aware of your diabetes and any changes that have occurred with your disease.
Smoking also makes gum problems worse. So if your need help quitting, let your dentist know. There are several medications and treatments that can help. Also, eating healthy is a key factor to not only good oral health but controlling your blood sugar.
Heart disease, stroke and kidney disease can already be associated with diabetes, so stay on top of your oral health so gum disease will not add to the complications.
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February 22, 2011
Patient Testimonial
Dawn,
Thank you very much for your help yesterday and for the very clear photo of the former tooth. Too bad there is not some trade-in value for a crown. This is the first time in about 6 months that I have been totally pain free! I had almost resigned myself to having tooth pain as normal. It appears to be fixed and we will move on to the next event, whatever that brings.
Bob
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February 8, 2011
Don’t Let Your Health Go Up in Smoke
Everyone knows tobacco use is bad for your oral health. Currently 46.5 million American adults smoke in the U.S. alone.
According to quitsmokingsupport.com cigarettes contain more than 400 chemicals and at least 43 known cancer causing compounds. Tobacco use can have devastating effects on both your dental as well as your overall health.
So the real question is how does tobacco use negatively effect our oral health?
Basically smoking interferes with the mouth’s ability to heal, making much more susceptible to infection and disease. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and decreases the blood supply to the gums and cn cause bacterial change with a much higher number of harmful bacteria. Tobacco products also contain numerous other toxins which are destructive to the body cells and tissue. Tobacco use makes it much more difficult to heal after oral surgeries, leaves you more susptible to disease and infection, more susptible to mouth ulcers and boneless, as well as increases your risk of oral cancer. As we all know it is also a huge factor in tartar buildup, staining, and breath odor.
A recent study published in Journal of Periodontalogy found that smoking was the number one “lifestyle factor” affecting gum disease. Smoking can have terrible affects on your health, so please contact your healthcare provider on ways to help you quit. Don’t let your health go up in smoke.
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