The Time Is Now: Halftime

Posted on July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 by Michael Goldberg DMD

“Timing is everything” was made popular by none other than the bard himself, William Shakespeare in “Julius Caesar.” How apropos! Half the year is over. Now is the perfect time to step back and reassess. It’s also the perfect time to evaluate new opportunities. The issue of cognitive decline is front and center in the public’s eyes for obvious reasons. I’m sure sales of Prevagen® have skyrocketed. That’s why NOW is the time to discuss this with your patients and referral sour...

How do you speak Dementia/Brain Health and Periodontal Disease with your patients?

Posted on February 7, 2020August 14, 2024 by Steven Ritzi DDS

Dr. McGlennen: Concerning dementia and brain health, recent medical studies point to poor oral health, and high levels of the bacteria in our gums with the increased risk to develop Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia1-3. Specifically, there is now evidence of the oral pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), present in brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid and it may be involved with the production of the abnormal proteins that are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease4. Additionally, t...