The leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the developed world is periodontal disease, or gum disease, a progressive disease that affects the supporting and surrounding tissue of the gums as well as the underlying jawbone. When toxins from plaque start to attack the soft tissues that surrounding the teeth, periodontal disease begins. The… Read more »
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First New NY Dental School in 50 Years to Open
Passionate about dentistry and want to learn even more than we can teach you in our blogs? State residents now have a chance to attend the first new dental school to open in the state in 50 years, Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College. The Touro College of Dental Medicine will… Read more »