Can I prevent gum disease?
Patients who want to maintain the best oral health possible often express concerns about gum disease, and rightfully so. This condition can cause tooth and bone loss in the most…
What lifestyle factors have a negative impact on my oral health?
Even if you brush and floss every day and see your dentist every six months for dental cleanings and checkups, some of your other daily habits may be compromising your…
What is the All-on-4 Dental Implant Technique?
Losing biological teeth has far-reaching effects on a patient’s oral health. Tooth loss increases the risk for losing more teeth because teeth, lacking their natural support system, shift into empty…
Smiles For Hope Non-Profit Foundation
Smiles For Hope, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Foundation that provides on-going dental outreach expeditions for dentists, their teams and their families. They often coordinate their expeditions with…
Dr. Gottesman’s Hands on Course on Maintaining Ridge Contour After Extraction
Dr. Gottesman is pleased to announce that he has been invited to offer a hands on course at the Henry Spenadel Continued Dental Education 2015 Winter Session at the New York County…
Dr. Susan Karabin attends Past Presidents luncheon at Centennial meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology
Dr. Susan Karabin (center) attended the Past Presidents luncheon at the Centennial meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology in San Francisco this September. Dr. Karabin served as the first…
Cutting Edge Treatment for Gum Disease
Getting effective gum disease treatment can have long-lasting benefits for a patient’s oral health, offering protection against negative outcomes like tooth and bone loss. Furthermore, with advances in the technology…
Periodontal Plastic Surgery: Smile With Confidence
For many patients, the quest to improve a smile’s aesthetics focuses on enhancing the appearance of the teeth. While the teeth certainly do play a central role in a beautiful…
Dr. Gottesman Lectured at AAP Annual Meeting of 2014 in San Francisco
Dr. Gottesman’s lecture on minimally invasive root coverage surgery using Alloderm® for the treatment of gingival recession took place Saturday, Sept. 20th at 3:15pm. He spoke to over 2000 fellow…
Study Shows Implant Success Rate is Highest When Performed by a Specialist
Even the most routine dental procedure can take an unexpected turn. Plans for placing a simple filling in a tooth can easily evolve into an emergency root canal procedure if…
What are “periodontal pockets”?
Periodontal pockets develop when the gum tissue begins to pull away from the top of the tooth’s crown. These structures usually form as a result of the inflammation associated with…
Restoring Your Oral Health After an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders have negative effects on many aspects of a patient’s mental and physical health. The patient’s oral health can be adversely affected by conditions like bulimia and anorexia, which…
Can gum disease treatment also improve the health of my arteries?
Heart health may be the furthest thing from your mind when you are scheduling an appointment with your periodontist, but effective treatment for gum disease can benefit your arteries, too.…
3D Imaging Technology Can Enhance Patient Care
When it comes to gum disease treatment, the placing of dental implants, and many other dental procedures, 3D imaging technology assists your periodontist in providing accurate diagnoses and treatments. While…
New Position Paper on BRONJ from the AAOMS
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has released a Position Paper recommending the change in the nomenclature of “bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)” to the more…