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Dr. De Vizio, DMD

Bio

Dr. William DeVizio, a licensed dentist and Colgate-Palmolive Vice-President for Dental Clinical Research, serves as your personal oral health expert on Sharecare. He has published extensively in professional journals and has lectured internationally on diverse topics in dentistry. Prior to joining Colgate he was in private practice.

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  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is there an age at which fluoride intake is most critical?
    Fluoride is most critical during childhood when front tooth enamel and primary and permanent teeth...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is there an age at which fluoride intake is most critical?
    Fluoride is most critical during childhood when front tooth enamel and primary and permanent teeth...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can drinking water help prevent gingivitis?
    You can help prevent gingivitis by drinking plenty of water to keep your mouth moist, wash away...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is there an age at which fluoride intake is most critical?
    Fluoride is most critical during childhood when front tooth enamel and primary and permanent teeth...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is topical fluoride?
    Topical fluoride is the mineral fluoride (which strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities) in a...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the side effects of sodium fluoride?
    Sodium fluoride, a mineral used to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities, can have some side...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the benefits of fluoride for people with diabetes?
    Fluoride decreases the risk of cavities.  Diabetics tend to have more dental cavities, a...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Are there any risks in taking sodium fluoride?
    There are few risks in taking sodium fluoride. The primary risk is ingesting too much of the...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does sodium fluoride interact with other medications or food?
    Sodium fluoride -- a supplement your dentist may prescribe if your municipal water supply...  Full Post
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    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is multivitamin with iron and fluoride?
    Multivitamin with iron and fluoride is a supplement that combines vitamins, iron, and fluoride to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is topical fluoride?
    Topical fluoride is the mineral fluoride (which strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities) in a...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How soon after taking sodium fluoride will my symptoms improve?
    Sodium fluoride is usually taken to protect teeth from decay more than to alleviate a symptom....  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is gingivitis?
    Gingivitis is a condition in which the gums, or gingivae, become swollen and red and prone to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How common is gingivitis?
    Gingivitis is actually very common in normal individuals; more than 50% of the US adult population...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the health benefits and risks of fluoride?
    There are several benefits to using fluoride, and a few risks. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay...  Full Post