Delisa Celaya, DDS

I guess I’m retiring in 2030!!😁

World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in September The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030.

Wow!!

A dentist found an ancient human jawbone embedded in his parents’ tile floor The discovery of a human mandible embedded in a travertine floor tile went viral on Reddit, and now the family is working with scientists to study the specimen.

Thank you, Dawna Marshall for the gorgeous Valentine scarves on this chilly first day of February!!

Interesting!!!

World's First Tooth Regrowth Medicine Enters Clinical Trials — 'Every Dentist's Dream' Could Be A Life-Changing Reality A pioneering dental medicine project in Japan is making strides toward clinical trials, with the aim of becoming the world's first tooth-regrowing treatment, according to the country's national news site Mainichi. The upcoming trial will be focused on patients affected by anodontia, a genetic condit...

Debbie served our community for over 33 years as a hygienist at my office and is now newly retired! Not only will Deb’s gentle skills be missed but also her kindness and sunny optimism. Here’s to Gramma’s Against Working (GAW)!! 🤣 Sisters Forever!! ❤️

We hope to see you all in 2023 to help you maintain your oral health! Let’s work together to make the new year happy and healthy 😁🥳

World Health Organization cites ‘alarming’ dental statistics More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults — 26 percent — have untreated dental cavities, according to oral health data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fascinating article!

Carolyn Freiwald: What Can Our Teeth Tell Us About Where We Come From? Much of our ancestral histories can be found in our bones. Archaeologist Carolyn Friewald traces the story of human migration through the hidden clues in our bones and our teeth.

Biko…tastes like an all encompassing hug from my Gammie!! Thank you so much Eleanor for making the start of my weekend sweet and very happy!

Is there even a more perfect gift?!😉😃🤣. Thank you, Linda! We must start and end every day like this!!

Did I say I have the very best staff?! Happy Boss’s Day 😍!!

Delicious bundtinis from a very special new patient!! Thank you for satisfying our sweet tooth!!😁❤️

COVID19 news of interest:

Study shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects cells in mouth, possibly leading to oral symptoms A study examining the role of the oral cavity in SARS-CoV-2 infection has found evidence the virus infects cells in the mouth, which could explain why some patients with COVID-19 experience taste loss, dry mouth and blistering. The research also found that saliva is infectious, indicating the mouth....

It’s been a difficult year. We have lost beloved family members and friends. Our livelihoods were interrupted or shutdown for several weeks. There has been the uncertainty of keeping our homes. We have feared prolonged, severe illness and death or residual physical deficits from sickness, and we have endured the isolation of ourselves and those we love to prevent such things.
I am so hopeful the New Year will be a time of healing and restoration. Please remain safe and diligent. I’d like to see you all in 2021 healthy and happy! Blessed holidays to you!

Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses | Penn State University The results of a recent study from Penn State College of Medicine suggest that certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses. These products may be useful for reducing the amount of virus in the mouth after infection and reducing the spread of SARS-C...

Good news!!

Study finds fewer than 1% of U.S. dentists have tested positive for COVID-19 In a new study published by The Journal of the American Dental Association, fewer than 1% of dentists were found to have contracted COVID-19 despite the profession being seen as high risk.

Love the Fantastic Four!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Yes! Floss!

It Slices, It Dices, It Binds And It Stops Bugs: Dental Floss Is Your Secret Multitool From starting a fire to delivering a baby, that little box of string in your medicine cabinet is your best tool for tackling countless travel troubles.

A patient asked me about this today, so I thought I’d share this recent article:

Fluoridated water during pregnancy may be hurting kids' brains. You still don't need to start drinking bottled water. Fluoride prevents cavities, there is no doubt about it. But new evidence suggests fluoride in tap water may not be the best way to protect teeth.

Lesson learned: make sure to remove all partial dentures and dentures before surgery!

His dentures went missing after surgery. He found them lodged in his throat, 8 days later. Note to self: Remove dentures before undergoing surgery.

Wow!!

526 teeth removed from Chennai boy’s mouth | Chennai News - Times of India The swollen right cheek of 7-year-old Ravindranath looked like symptoms of a decayed tooth to his parents. But tucked inside his right lower jaw were

This is good news for some!!

Drinking wine may help with your dental health, researchers say Red wine has been linked to many health benefits, but now there is new evidence it is good for your oral health.

Interesting article

Could Alzheimer’s Begin With Bacteria That Cause Gum Disease? If it enters the brain, one species of gum-disease-causing bacteria might trigger chemical changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

“Something is rotten in the State of Denmark” -!Linda Olesen 😉

Tooth pulled from inside man's nose after losing sense of smell A curious case of a man’s seemingly typical nasal symptoms landed in a medical journal after doctors discovered that a tooth growing in his nose was the actual culprit.

Everyday

It’s always a good idea to reduce inflammation in the body. Here’s another good reason to floss and brush thoroughly daily! Thanks, John Celaya for the link 👍🏽

We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it Evidence is growing that a bacteria involved in gum disease causes Alzheimer's, raising hopes over new kinds of treatments that are currently undergoing testing

I am so blessed and thankful for the wonderful women that work with me 💕

Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for daily. My family, co-workers, and patients: great blessings all of you and to all of you!

Thank you, Joe Dizon for sharing this! 😄

Happy happy Bosses’ Day to me💕 Love the ladies at the office!