Waistline to Gumline – Obesity and Periodontal Disease

We know that obesity is correlated to many different chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and...

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Dental Politics

A dentist goes to dental school and is taught all the procedures and techniques one needs to master to provide...

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From the Desk of Abbas Mohammadi, DDS

Technology has made an incredible difference to my practice (Columbia Dental) since I opened in 2000.    When I began practicing,...

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What are Dental Nightguards and Why Are They Needed?

Nightguards are used to protect your teeth at night while you sleep.  Nightguards are suitable for treating a range of...

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Arestin: Fighting Against Periodontal Disease

There is another tool available in the battle against periodontal disease.  Periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infections and...

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What is Periostat?

Periostat is a medication in tablet form used in the treatment of periodontitis.  It is an antibiotic in the tetracycline...

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What’s the Difference Between E-Max & Zirconium Crowns?

The two most common digitally fabricated crowns for your teeth are E-max and Zirconia.  What’s the difference and which would...

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A Brief Overview: Anesthesia for Your Dental Procedure

About 10 – 30% of people have anxiety and concerns about pain with dental procedures.  Delay of treatment as a...

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A Brief Overview: Brushing & Flossing

How much and how often should you brush your teeth?  First off, we should discuss why we should brush.  Plaque...

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Columbia Dental Acquires X-Guide Technology

Columbia Dental just took another step forward to make things easier and faster for you with real-time 3D guidance for...

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