COLLEGEVILLE, WILLIAMSPORT AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – The shrinking economy has affected virtually every walk of life, and the dentistry field has not been exempt.
More dentists are branching out by taking continuing education courses to provide dental implant services to patients in an effort to keep income levels steady.
The problem is that many dentists take as little as two days of training and then return to their office and provide dental implant procedures on their patients, said Williamsport, PA dental implants specialist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, who has specialized in periodontics and dental implantology since 1995 and speaks internationally on the topics.
“Dentistry has eleven specialties, and dentists have a general scope of practice once they finish dental school,” said the Williamsport, PA periodontics expert, adding that specialists often train an extra three to five years after dental school, frequently earning an additional master’s or doctoral degree in their specialty in the process. (more…)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia PA dental implants expert Dr. David DiGiallorenzo has released a list of questions that should be asked of dentists when patients select a professional to place their implants.
It is important to select someone who has received extensive training in the specialty and who has a track record of success when it comes to performing the procedure, said DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA periodontist.
“There are eleven specialties within the dentistry field, and dentists have a general scope of practice upon completing dental school,” said the Philadelphia, PA periodontics expert. (more…)
PHILADELPHIA, WILLIAMSPORT AND COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA – Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, a Williamsport, PA dental implants specialist, has announced his summer and fall lecture schedule.
DiGiallorenzo recently spoke in Washington D.C. on how LANAP - laser assisted new attachment procedure- is a viable alternative to conventional periodontal surgery.
In September, the Williamsport and Collegeville, PA periodontist will present a lecture locally on zirconium dioxide dental implants as a metal-free alternative to titanium dental implants.“There are patients who are sensitive to metal dental implants,” DiGiallorenzo said. “Zirconium dioxide implants are proving to be a viable alternative for patients with metal sensitivity because they offer an aesthetically pleasing, biologically compatible, metal-free tooth replacement.”
(more…)
COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Scientists and doctors who study the effects of stress on the body have determined that it can disrupt nearly every system in the body, and the mouth is not immune.
Published literature has identified a relationship between periodontal disease and stress, said Philadelphia, PA dental implants expert Dr. David DiGiallorenzo.
Fifty-seven percent of the studies included in a review published in a past issue of the Journal of Periodontology showed that there is a definite relationship between periodontal disease and depression, stress, loneliness and anxiety, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. (more…)
WILLIAMSPORT AND PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – Philadelphia, PA dental implants specialist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo recently released a list of tips for combatting bad breath.
The primary cause of bad breath is dry mouth resulting from medical conditions or medications, and gum disease is a close second, said the Philadelphia, PA periodontics specialist.
Bacteria that builds up in the mouth emits an odor, and the more bacteria that is present in the mouth, the stronger the odor can be, DiGiallorenzo said. (more…)
WILLIAMSPORT AND PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – Williamsport Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo is using the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day as a vehicle for educating the public on the dangers tobacco products pose to periodontal health.
World No Tobacco Day will be observed on May 31, according to the WHO website.
“It’s no secret that tobacco use can lead to significant health issues, but I don’t think that enough people have been educated on the fact that tobacco use can lead to some very serious oral health issues, specifically,” said DiGiallorenzo, who owns a Collegeville and Williamsport periodontics practice. (more…)
COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Bad breath is something none of us want, but all of us get once in a while.
Bad breath can be caused by something as simple as eating garlic, or it can be an something serious, such as periodontal disease.
“The odor emitted from the mouth of someone with periodontal disease is pretty distinctive and most periodontists know the patient has gum issues even before they conduct the full exam,” said Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, a Collegeville, PA periodontist.
Periodontal disease rates second behind oral dryness in causing bad breath, said DiGiallorenzo, who also is a Williamsport and Collegeville, PA dental implants expert. (more…)
COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Technological advancements are changing the way many dental procedures are performed, and one area where that is particularly evident is in dental implants.
Advances in nano technology, have facilitated bone cells to adhere to titanium surfaces faster, thus enabling Dr. David DiGiallorenzo to place healthy, beautiful teeth into the mouth in one visit.
DiGiallorenzo, a Collegeville, PA dental implants specialist, has performed these procedures for 15 years. A full mouth may take a half-day, while a single tooth replacement can be completed in less than two hours. (more…)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gum disease is a serious condition that can indicate other serious ailments in the body and, without treatment, can lead to tooth loss.
Pennsylvania Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo has released his list of the top five signs of gum disease. People who exhibit these symptoms should consult their periodontist.
- Gums that are swollen, red, tender and/or bleed easily.
This can be one of the earliest signs of gum disease, said DiGiallorenzo, a Pennsylvania dental implants and periodontal disease specialist.
- Chronic bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
Foods such as onions and garlic are accused of causing bad breath, but there also can be far more serious causes, said the Pennsylvania periodontics provider. In fact, gum disease is the No. 2 cause of bad breath. (more…)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – As a result of his use of the laser-assisted new attachment procedure, commonly referred to as LANAP, Philadelphia periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo has identified what he considers to be the top five benefits of LANAP over traditional periodontal treatment.
DiGiallorenzo, who also is a Philadelphia dental implants specialist, has used LANAP in his practice since early 2009.
The benefits of LANAP that he has identified are as follows:
Less Invasive
LANAP was developed by Dr. Robert H. Gregg and offers an alternative to treating gum disease with traditional scalpel and suture surgery. After a patient has been diagnosed with gum disease, the LANAP is used to gently pass between the gum line and the teeth to vaporize disease and leave healthy tissue in its place. LANAP uses a fiberoptic that is equivalent in size to about three human hairs. The process uses ultrasonic root debridement to clean root surfaces, followed by a different laser setting to clot the blood so the periodontist gets a good seal, thus eliminating the need to use sutures. (more…)
