Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Diabetics Wise To Give Oral Health Added Attention

Posted on March 13, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that occurs when the body is unable to properly process carbohydrates, fats and proteins.. It stems from insufficient insulin secretion or being resistant to insulin. The American Diabetes Association reports these statistics among adults in … Continue reading →

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HPV Virus & Oral Cancer Linked

Posted on March 8, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Some topics are a little embarrassing. Then again, some are so important that we have to get past it. The Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) reports that HPV is now the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is … Continue reading →

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Meds For Osteoporosis Can Cause Severe Damage To Jaw Bone

Posted on March 6, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It seems every time I turn on the television, I see a commercial touting some new ‘wonder drug.’ Typically, I’m blown away when the list of potential side effects are mentioned. Apparently, many of these drugs solve one problem only … Continue reading →

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If You Have Arthritis (RA), Your Oral Health Could Influence Its Severity

Posted on February 28, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As a Periodontal Specialist, I treat all stages of periodontal (gum) disease as well as have particular expertise in the diagnosis and placement of dental implants. Over the years, I’ve watched miraculous progress made in the development of dental implant … Continue reading →

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