Lunch & Learn Interview Featuring Dr. Blanche Grube
LUNCH & LEARN INTERVIEW FEATURING DR. BLANCHE GRUBE It’s important to remember that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to dental materials – or dental procedures, for that matter. Most of us have foreign dental materials in our mouth – but have you ever stopped to consider how they might be […]
Understanding ApoE Genotyping and the Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
UNDERSTANDING APOE GENOTYPING AND THE DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE According to the National Institute on Aging, “Certain genes can increase the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most significant genetic risk factors is a form of the apolipoprotein E gene called APOE4. About 25% of people carry one copy of APOE4, […]
Five Common Dental Procedures that Could Impact Your Health
FIVE COMMON DENTAL PROCEDURES THAT COULD IMPACT YOUR HEALTH Some of the most common dental procedures that occur during routine dental visits can actually be harmful to your health. Here’s a shortlist of some of the most common dental procedures and materials and how they can impact your whole-body health: Root canal treatments Dental Implants […]
Are 6-Month Dental Cleanings Necessary?
Are 6-Month Dental Cleanings Necessary? After being in lockdown, masked, and in virtual isolation for almost two years, everyone wants to socialize again and most importantly smile, mask-free! Most people follow the standard recommendation of visiting the dentist twice a year to find out if they have any cavities and to get their teeth cleaned. […]
Arthritis, Asthma, and Dental Mercury
Arthritis, Asthma, and Dental Mercury Most people think of asthma and arthritis as two very separate diseases…with the only thing they have in common is they both start with the letter “A”. However, they both actually share a mutual link, to exposure to mercury dental amalgam. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, […]
TO TREAT CHRONIC DISEASE, LOOK FIRST TO THE MOUTH: AN INTERVIEW WITH HAL A. HUGGINS, DDS, MS
TO TREAT CHRONIC DISEASE, LOOK FIRST TO THE MOUTH: AN INTERVIEW WITH HAL A. HUGGINS, DDS, MS An interview with Karen Burnett Hal A. Huggins, DDS, MS, has built a career on trying to convince dentistry to stop the use of mercury in fillings. He has been in practice since 1962, and received a post–doctoral […]
Recommendations About the Use of Dental Amalgam in Certain High-Risk Populations: FDA Safety Communication
Date Issued: September 24, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing recommendations about the use of dental amalgam in certain groups of people who may be at greater risk to the potential adverse health effects of mercury exposure, to include: Pregnant women and their developing fetuses; Women who are planning to become pregnant; Nursing […]
From COVID to Cancer, is Vitamin C the Answer?
By Anita Vazquez Tibau and Blanche D. Grube, DMD “The research on the safety and efficacy on various forms of vitamin C over the last 80 plus years, is widely established. Currently, there are clinical trials and case studies taking place on vitamin C mega dose’s, as a single therapy or in conjunction with other […]
The Link Between Oral Health and Whole-Body Health: Is It Really, “All in Your Head”?
By Blanche D. Grube, DMD, Leslie Douglas, PhD, and Anita Vazquez Tibau “Poor oral health is a global pandemic, a fact that can no longer be ignored. It also cannot be overstated that there are many often-overlooked health problems that develop as a consequence of common dental procedures. Some of these universal treatments include root canal […]