Diabetes Screening in Dental Practices
We congratulate Dr. Trever Siu for having his article Diabetes Screening in Dental Setting, published in Decisions In Dentistry, featured in their February Edition. We are proud to have …
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Selecting A Mouthwash
Maintaining optimal dental hygiene is centered around daily brushing and flossing as well as attending routine examinations throughout the year. But what about mouthwashes? A mouthwash, or oral rinse, …
Hydroxyapatite
When you think of toothpaste, what comes to mind? Do you pick toothpaste targeted towards tooth sensitivity? Whitening? How about flavors? Do you prefer spearmint, cool mint, or maybe …
November Newsletter
We know this year has been a year unlike any other! And while coronavirus has affected everyone, we know there are many less fortunate who are in desperate need …
October Newsletter Dental Hygiene Edition
October is National Dental Hygiene month. Hygienists are an important and integral part of each of our dental practices. Hygienists see patients two to four times a year, spending …
September Newsletter
This year didn’t just bring us COVID, but it also brought us two new additions to our West Valley Periodontics family. Two of our hygienist Kay and Yvanna welcomed …
COVID-19 Update
To our patients and referring offices: The entire team at West Valley Periodontics wants to ensure you that your health and safety are our number one priority. During this …
Can Oral Bacteria Cause a Joint Replacement to Fail?
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University may have found a potential link between gum disease and joint health, with particular implications for failing joint replacements. Working collaboratively, dental, orthopedic …