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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:
    How can flossing my teeth help prevent heart disease?
    There is a link between heart disease and periodontal, or gum, disease. Flossing your teeth can...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can flossing my teeth help prevent heart disease?
    There is a link between heart disease and periodontal, or gum, disease. Flossing your teeth can...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How do I get the dental floss around my teeth?
    Once you have enough dental floss between your fingers, gently pull the floss from your gum line to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Along with brushing and flossing, do I have to use a mouthwash?
    You don't have to do anything you don't want to do, but the American Dental Association suggests...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is the history of flossing?
    Prior to the invention of modern dental floss, animal hairs such as the hair from a horse’s...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How do I floss if I have braces?
    The American Dental Association recommends that everyone, including people with braces, should...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Are there alternatives to flossing?
    Flossing can be time consuming and frustrating, but like anything else, it gets easier with...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How much dental floss should I use at a time to floss my teeth?
    To properly floss your teeth, you need about 18 inches of dental floss wrapped around the middle...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How do I get the dental floss around my teeth?
    Once you have enough dental floss between your fingers, gently pull the floss from your gum line to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Should I use a particular type of dental floss?
    Most dental floss is made from nylon filaments and comes in waxed and unwaxed form. It doesn't...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Along with brushing and flossing, do I have to use a mouthwash?
    You don't have to do anything you don't want to do, but the American Dental Association suggests...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is the history of flossing?
    Prior to the invention of modern dental floss, animal hairs such as the hair from a horse’s...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can flossing my teeth improve my heart’s health?
    Flossing your teeth, along with other good dental hygiene habits, can prevent the growth of ...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is the right way to floss?
    You have to floss correctly if you want to effectively prevent tooth decay and gum disease. There...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does it matter when I floss?
    It doesn't matter whether you floss first or brush your teeth first. Flossing first ensures that it...  Full Post