Thomas J. Kepic, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Diplomate: American Board of Periodontology
250 East 7th St., Suite D
Upland, CA  91786

Specialist in Periodontics
 with services in implants

Phone: 909-982-4169 Fax: 909-981-2149
E-Mail:
thedoctor@TomKepic.com

 Articles / News

Inflammation and Periodontal Disease
AAP Patient Page, December 2008
Your Gums and Your Smile
AAP Patient Page, September 2008

Nutrition and Your Oral Health
AAP Patient Page, June 2008

Need A Dental Implant? Fear Not!
AAP Patient Page, March 2008

Resolve To Eliminate Stress and Save Your Oral Health
AAP Patient Page, December 2007

What Your Gums Can Expect When You Are Expecting
AAP Patient Page, September 2007

Choosing the Right Tools for Your Teeth and Gums
AAP Patient Page, June 2007

Choosing Dental Implants
AAP Patient Page, March 2007

Bisphosphonate Therapy Can Impact Oral Health
AAP Patient Page, October - December 2006, Vol. 7, No. 4
Who is a Periodontist? (PDF)
AAP Patient Page July-September 2006, Vol. 7, No. 3
Tobacco and Oral Health (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, April/June 2006, Vol. 7, No. 2
What is Scaling and Root Planing? (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, January - March 2006 Vol. 7 No. 1
Study links tooth loss, heart disease (PDF)
ADA News January 9, 2006
Gum Inflammation May Affect the Body (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, October - December 2005, Vol. 6, No. 4
Postmenopause and Periodontal Disease: What Women Need to Know
Don’t Be Haunted by a Toothless Grin: Dental Implants Are an Option (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, July - September 2005, Vol. 6, No. 3
Don’t Let a Dirty Mouth Pollute Your Clean Heart (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, April - June 2005, Vol. 6, No. 2
Women's Hormones Could Affect Their Oral Health (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, January - March 2005, Vol. 6, No. 1
Brushing and Flossing "Excuse Busters" to the Rescue (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, October - December 2004, Vol. 5, No. 4
Maintaining and Protecting Your Oral Hygiene Equipment (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, July-September 2004, Vol. 5, No. 3

Periodontal Plastic Surgery (PDF)

Dental Implants (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, Jan/Mar 2004 Vol. 5 No. 1
Stress and Periodontal Health (PDF)
AAP Patient Page,  Oct/Dec 2003 Vol. 4 No. 4
Pregnancy and Periodontal Health (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, July/Sept, Vol.4, No. 3
Women and Periodontal Health (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, April/June, Vol. 4 No. 2
Periodontal Therapy-Knowing What's Right For You (PDF)
AAP Patient Page, January/March 2003, Vol. 4, No. 1

Oral Hygiene Tips for the Young At Heart

AAP Patient Page, May/June 2002, Vol. 3 No. 3

The wise old owl gives a hoot about his teeth

AAP Patient Page, May/June 2002, Vol. 3 No. 3

INTERDENTAL CLEANING For the teeth and health: Super floss to the rescue, AAP Patient Page, January/February 2002, Vol. 3, No. 1

An ounce of floss is worth a pound of prevention, AAP Patient Page, January/February 2002, Vol. 3, No. 1

Cancer treatments can cause oral side effects, AAP Patient Page, November/December 2001, Vol. 2, No. 6
Detecting oral cancer early could save your life, AAP Patient Page, November/December 2001, Vol. 2, No. 6
MEDICATIONS AND ORAL HEALTH - That pill might be making your mouth ill, AAP Patient Page, July/August, Vol. 2, No. 4
Dental care may ward off gingival overgrowth, AAP Patient Page, July/August, Vol. 2, No. 4
ORAL Bacteria, Bacteria is the culprit in periodontal disease, AAP Patient Page, May/June 2001, Vol. 2, No. 3
Bad Breath, Don’t be a yuck mouth, tame that beastly breath, AAP Patient Page, May/June 2001, Vol. 2, No. 3