The Surprisingly Simple Way to Help Prevent Diabetes, Heart Disease, Maybe Even Cancer
May 2007
Despite all the multi-ingredient toothpastes, bacteria-busting mouthwashes and high-tech toothbrushes, the gums of Americans aren’t in very good shape.
About half of adults have gingivitis -- infected, swollen, bleeding gums. The rate is 80% for Americans over age 65. Periodontal disease -- advanced erosion of gum tissue and, eventually, the surrounding bone -- affects 15% of the general population and 20% of those over age 65.

Drug for Bone Disease Linked to 'Jaw Death'
October 2006
Millions of people treated for bone diseases such as osteoporosis may be at risk for developing a potentially serious jawbone condition that seems to be triggered by having teeth pulled.

More than a thousand cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw, or jaw death, have been reported in patients taking a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. Osteonecrosis indicates that part of the bone is no longer alive; unlike normal bone it cannot regenerate itself because of a lack of blood supply.

Bisphosphonate medications and your oral health
October 2006
If you use a bisphosphonate medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) or as part of cancer treatment, you should advise your dentist. In rare instances, some people being treated with intravenous bisphosphonates for cancer have developed osteonecrosis of the jaw, a rare but serious condition that involves severe loss, or destruction, of the jawbone.

What Your Dentist Knows About Your Health
July 2006
The eyes may be the window to your soul, but for a look into your physical health, open wide: Your teeth and gums say a mouthful.

Add Years to Your Life in 90 Seconds per Night
April 2006
I hate flossing my teeth-and I know that I have lots of company. According to one market research study, about 87% of people floss infrequently or not at all.
Dentists hear all sorts of excuses-"l don't have the time," "I'm too tired" (my persona! favorite) and "It seems gross."

Take care of your child’s smile for life
March 2006
With a baby, everything is a first and that includes the first adorable smile. To ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recommends that your child’s first trip to a dentist occurs six months after his or her first tooth erupts.

What makes teeth sensitive and what can be done about it?
December 2005
Tooth sensitivity is tooth discomfort when you eat cold or hot foods or liquids, breathe cold air, or even simply touch your teeth together. In the United States, 10 million people deal with hypersensitivity on a chronic basis.

The Checkup That Can Save Your Life
December 2005
The dentist may be the most important doctor you see this year.

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life
July 2005
Only a generation or so ago, most people who lived long enough lost their teeth to decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Today, toothlessness (edentulism) is on the decline. Most of us can expect to keep all or most of our natural teeth for the rest of our lives, and our children and grandchildren have a good chance of avoiding cavities as well as tooth loss.

A Bloodless Revolution: Spit Will Tell What Ails You
April 2005
Unlike the rest of us, David Wong enjoys talking about spit. If Dr. Wong, 50, the associate dean for research at the U.C.L.A. School of Dentistry, is singular in his conversation, it is because he has seen the future, and it is spit. At his laboratory, Dr. Wong has been investigating the molecular content of saliva, with the hope of developing a whole new category of tests for diagnosing human diseases.

Deep Pockets Bad for the Heart
March 2005
People with deep periodontal pockets have an increased risk for electrocardiographic abnormalities (ECG) according to study printed in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of Periodontology.

Bad Teeth Equal Bad Heart
March 2005
People with more bacteria in their mouths also have more evidence of heart disease, researchers said on Monday in a study strengthening the evidence for a link between gum disease and heart disease.

Kids, Teens and Soft Drinks (Get ready to gulp.)
March 2005
Some Hard Facts about Soft Drinks.

Today, kids and teens drink three times more pop than 20 years ago. They drink twice as much pop as milk.
Children consume 100 more calories per day than 10 years ago. Most of these calories come from pop, juice, fast food and candy.

Overview of Oral Inflammation
March 2005
Over the last 25 years, the field of periodontology has witnessed remarkable changes in the understanding of disease processes and their relationship to the body as a while. The focus on inflammation of the gingiva and peridontium, as important solely for disease of the oral cavity, has shifted to include significant associations with the health of other body systems.

Is Mouthwash Really as Effective as Flossing?
February 2005
Recent studies by Pfizer, the makers of Listerine®, have claimed that using mouthwash twice a day can be just as effective as flossing. This claim was recently made public and used as the basis for a large national advertising campaign for Listerine products, pushing their use over dental floss.

Chewing Gum Can Actually Eliminate Bad Breath
January 2005
We are all guilty of it: Rather than reach for that toothbrush, we grab a stick of gum instead, hoping it will mask the odor of the onion-laden sandwich we had at lunch. As it turns out, we may have been doing something right all along.

Dieting Fads May Be Affecting Your Oral Health
January 2005
Atkins. South Beach. Low-Carb, No-Carb. Dieting is more popular now than ever. The weight loss craze is taking over everything from orange juice to McDonalds. Dieters today are losing pants sizes, but are they also losing out on oral health?

Toothbrush Sanitizing Products - Necessary or Nonsense?
December 2004
Experts advocate replacing your toothbrush every three to four months, but the introduction of toothbrush sterilization products has gotten dental consumers wondering if they should change their toothbrush more often.

Dr. Fey presenting Smiles for Life check
October 2004
Dr. Fey presenting check to Chris Allinger for the Dream Factory of Central New York.

Burning Mouth Syndrome
September 2004
Have you ever had a patient complain of suffering from a burning sensation in or around their mouth? While this may sound like a relatively uncommon problem, many doctors have heard consistent complaints from patients suffering from these distinct symptoms. Based upon these complaints, doctors have labeled the condition “burning mouth syndrome.” Studies have concluded that, surprisingly, it is not an uncommon condition at all, with five percent of the adult population suffering from it.

Do-it-yourself Dentistry: Help or Hindrance?
September 2004
Tooth-whitening kits. Temporary caps. Plaque scrapers. Denture repair kits. These sound more like supplies you’d expect to see in a dentist’s office, not in your local drug store or super market. But now these do-it-yourself dental tools are available to consumers, enabling them to begin taking control of their own dental needs—far beyond the traditionally recommended brushing and flossing.