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  1. Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? fb.me/1RK0OTxyF
  2. The AAP supports the American Heart Association's new statement that supports an association between periodontal... fb.me/1z0GD7Zv9
  3. Are you guilty of any of these bad brushing habits? fb.me/1lRKwJhfT
  4. Looking for ways to to improve your oral health in 2012? Here are some new ideas to try in addition to brushing... fb.me/Lkhq1V7w
  5. Do you have a general question about gum disease? Be sure to check out the AAP's Ask a Periodontist page and view... fb.me/DLuzXFe4
  6. Check out our newest press release: research indicates that women have better knowledge of periodontal health and... http://fb.me/y02qzanE
  7. Here is the last of our new animations; it shows the connection between periodontal disease and systemic diseases. http://fb.me/tdUYF7sa
  8. Here is another new educational animation from our website. This one illustrates the progression of periodontal... http://fb.me/sSaNpXD3
  9. We've added new educational animations to our website! This one shows the difference between healthy and unhealthy... http://fb.me/PQAvodAy
  10. This is a very informative Q&A about inflammation and how it affects the body. http://fb.me/LA7G65bc
  11. Dr. Sam Low, 2010 AAP President, explains that exercise may help prevent gum disease in this article full of tips... http://fb.me/KkMHWVQn
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  13. Check out the latest information in our patient e-newsletter: Tips for seniors to help keep their periodontal... http://fb.me/D7hbyoHw
  14. New research to be published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that the health of your gums may be... http://fb.me/GaxSQ5KG
  15. Periodontal disease may play a role in developing dementia. Check out this article for more information. http://fb.me/t1oJ2rhf
  16. Research suggests that flossing daily could decrease the chance of developing neck cancer. http://fb.me/MiqE27F4
  17. Here's an interesting article about how omega-3 fatty acids may help fight gum disease. http://fb.me/wwPM6QL3
  18. 2011 AAP President Dr. Don Clem explains the importance of keeping your teeth healthy in this WebMD article. http://fb.me/GB3y8Gzr
  19. Women who receive regular dental care may be less likely to suffer from heart disease. Check out this article for... http://fb.me/uQAFAZJg
  20. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the... http://fb.me/JU0YexgV