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Denise Carlson

Denise Carlson, RDH, covers oral health and dental care for Biology Insights. She previously worked in a periodontal specialty practice, where she managed long-term maintenance appointments and administered local anesthesia for patients with advanced gum disease. Carlson holds an associate degree in dental hygiene and still takes per-diem clinical shifts.

Antibiotics for Periodontitis: When and How They Are Used Drugs
Do Gums Heal? What to Know About Reversing Damage Dental
Why Does My Gum Hurt in One Spot? Causes & Relief Dental
Why Do I Keep Biting My Gum? Causes and How to Stop Dental
Can You Spread Periodontal Disease to Another Person?Dental
Can a Gum Infection Cause a Sore Throat?Eyes & ENT
What Is Oral Dysbiosis and How Do You Treat It?Gut & Kidney
Is It Normal to Bleed During Teeth Cleaning?Dental
What to Do If a Gum Abscess Bursts on Its Own?Dental
Porphyromonas Gingivalis: Treatment and Prevention Dental
How Long Does It Take for a Gum Infection to Go Away?Dental
Can Infected Gums Kill You? The Life-Threatening Risks Dental
What to Eat After LANAP Surgery for Proper Healing Procedures
Stem Cell Gum Regeneration: How It Works and What to Expect Dental
How to Shrink Gum Pockets: What Actually Works Dental
Can a Dental Cleaning Cause an Infection?Dental
How a B12 Deficiency Can Affect Your Teeth and Gums Dental
Why Do My Gums Hurt and How Can I Stop the Pain?Dental
What Does Gingivitis Mean? Causes and Symptoms Dental
What Is a Periodontal Abscess? Causes & Treatment Dental
What Does It Mean If Your Gums Are Bleeding?Dental
How Do I Know If I Have Periodontitis?Dental
What Is Periodontal Care? Gum Disease Treatment Explained Dental
What Is a Gum Abscess? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Dental
How Do You Get Rid of Infection in Your Gums?Dental
Periodontal Diagnosis: What to Expect During Your Exam Dental
How to Treat Gum Disease at Home: What Works Dental
How Do I Know I Have Gum Disease: Signs to Watch Dental
What Causes Gum Disease? Plaque, Genes & More Dental
How to Help Periodontal Disease: Treatments That Work Dental