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AI in Dentistry

AI in Dentistry: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How It's Working for You. Artificial intelligence has entered nearly every corner of modern medicine — and dentistry is no exception. You may have heard the term come up in the news, from friends, or even in our office. But with any rapidly evolving technology,...Read more→

The Science of Clean Teeth

Choosing the Right Toothbrush Manual vs. Electric Both can work — but evidence increasingly favors electric. A 2019 Cochrane Review of 56 trials found oscillating-rotating brushes reduced plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11% more than manual brushing after three months. Option Best For / Notes Oscillating-Rotating Best overall plaque removal (Oral-B iO, Pro Series)....Read more→

Oral Microbiome

What Is the Oral Microbiome? Your mouth hosts more than 700 microbial species — the second most diverse community in the body. In balance (eubiosis), they protect teeth, neutralize acids, train immunity, and produce molecules critical for cardiovascular health. Disruption (dysbiosis) drives cavities, gum disease, and periodontitis. The damage extends systemically: dysbiosis-generated LPS endotoxins enter...Read more→

Sleep Apnea

This newsletter draws on two outstanding podcast resources we encourage every patient to explore. Menopause Rescue, Episode 55 — hosted by board-certified gynecologist Dr. Polly Watson with guest dentist Dr. Arend Klooster — offers a compelling deep-dive into sleep apnea and hormonal changes in midlife women, and reinforces what we see every day in this...Read more→

Menopause & Oral Health

After 26 years in practice — and as a postmenopausal woman myself — I can tell you firsthand that this topic does not receive enough attention. I have witnessed countless patients navigate perimenopause through menopause and after while managing changes in their oral health. The oral health-systemic health link has been well-established in the scientific...Read more→