by Dr. Marvin | Oct 9, 2009 | Articles, Biocompatibility Testing, Dr. Marvin's Blog, encinitas dentist, FAQ, General Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry, News, Nutrition
As an holistic dentist (and former “traditional” dentist and dental school professor) I frequently get asked about the differences between “traditional” and “holistic” dentistry. While there are a few distinct differences that...
by Dr. Marvin | Aug 27, 2009 | General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Podcasts
Episode 9 of Dangers in Dentistry, originally aired on KPRZ in San Diego. Have you or someone you know been told you need gum surgery? How about an expensive treatment for gum disease? Or maybe no one has ever talked to you at all about gum disease… In this...
by Dr. Marvin | Aug 17, 2009 | Articles, Gum Disease, Holistic Dentistry, Hot Topics, News
As if you needed another reason to take care of your gums and treat gum disease, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospital of Cleveland have found that treating periodontal disease reduces arthritic pain, swollen...
by Dr. Marvin | Jul 22, 2009 | News
Episode 9 of Dangers in Dentistry, originally aired on KPRZ in San Diego. Gum disease. Periodontal disease. Everyone has heard of it in some form or another (most have heard about Gingivitis). But most of the information you’ve heard is completely wrong! Did you...
by Dr. Marvin | Jun 2, 2009 | Articles, Dr. Marvin's Blog, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Holistic Dentistry, Hot Topics, News
As an holistic dentist, I’m used to having people question the practice. After all, if the ADA hasn’t specifically said that mercury is bad (even though it’s a well know and scientifically proven neuro-toxin recognized by the FDA), then why should...