Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Bacterium Veillonella Would Be Glad To Help You...Get Cavities!




Veillonella is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria 



found in our oral cavities and intestines. They aid 


in the fermentation of lactate into lactic acid and 


can help cause gum disease and tooth decay.




 

Next time!


Ralph C. Winge, D.D.S.





For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.




Thursday, January 22, 2026

If I Saw Some Lactobacillus...On The Ground...I'd Kick It To The Curb!



Lactobacillus of the Lactobacillaceae 

family is a genus of aerotolerant or 

microaerophilic, gram-positive, rod-shaped 

bacteria that do not form endospores. 

At least 261 species of this diverse genus 

have been identified. They have been used 

in yogurt as a probiotic, and are found 

naturally in the digestive system and in 

other human organ systems. 



Next time!


Ralph Winge, D.D.S.




For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.



Friday, January 16, 2026

Oh No!...Another One Of Our Fallen Soldiers...Will Be Missed!







The Dental Profession will sorely miss 

Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, 


who were found murdered in their home recently.


The thousands of patients that he has seen, plus 

the ones that he could have seen, will be missing out!



Condolences to the family.





Next time!


Ralph C. Winge, D.D.S.





For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.



Friday, January 9, 2026

Campylobacter Rectus Can Cause...Teeth-Loosening Bone Loss!






Campylobacter rectus is a rod-shaped, 


Gram-negative Bacterium 


seen with chronic bone loss 


(periodontitis).



Next time!


Ralph Winge, D.D.S.




For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.




Thursday, January 1, 2026

You Need Two Hands To Do The 'Ol' Switcheroo!'

  




The Ol' Switcheroo by Dr. Winge 


course of toothbrushing 

is reproduced by first brushing the teeth for a while with the toothbrush 

in the dominant hand, then switching the toothbrush 

to the non-dominant hand when ready, 

and after some time and scrubbing, 

switch back to the dominant hand for further effort. 




This scheme of cleaning was revealed to the world on 

New Year's Day 2024 by Pacific Rim Dentist, Dr. Ralph C. Winge, D.D.S.



 



Next time!


Ralph Winge, D.D.S.






For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.



American College Of Dentistry...All Dentists Can Get In!...Not!...

Founded in 1920 to elevate the standards of  Dentistry, morally, ethically, and educationally.  with integrity, this group only lets  new me...