Lauren Hargrove's Schools

• Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry , Class of 1999 DMD in Medicine

• Kennesaw State University , Class of 1994 Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry

Lauren Hargrove's Publications

• Henry David Thoreau, Lauren Hargrove, DMD June, 2011 by Lauren Hargrove, DMD History remembers iconic author Henry David Thoreau as equal parts writer, historian, and philosopher. Thoreau’s works span a wide range of topics, from the search for self-sufficiency to transcendentalism and the abolition of slavery. From his most-well known book, Walden, to his essays on freedom and spiritual elevation, Thoreau created and defined a literary and philosophical movement. Henry David Thoreau’s collection of books, articles, poems, and essays totals more than 20 volumes. His literary style, which influenced peers from Ernest Hemingway to Leo Tolstoy, combined rhetoric and philosophy with personal experience and historical analysis. Thoreau developed much of his perspective on life and nature through his studies at Harvard University, where he took classes on rhetoric, philosophy, mathematics, science, and the classics; some say he also began developing his arguments against taxes while attending Harvard, where he refused to pay a fee to earn his Master’s. After taking a leave of absence from Harvard, Thoreau returned to his hometown of Concord, Massachusetts, where he and his brother John opened a grammar school that offered a more progressive curriculum. Thoreau also broke ground in the traditional educational system by refusing to administer corporal punishment in the classroom. While at home in Concord, Thoreau met Ralph Waldo Emerson, the dynamic poet and philosopher who would later mentor and influence Thoreau in his writings on nature. Soon after their meeting, Thoreau began to explore ideas about self-sufficiency and intentional isolation from society. He moved to a cabin near the shore of Concord’s Walden Pond, about two miles from his family home; while there, Thoreau contemplated the significance of a life without luxury, an escape from the metropolitan lifestyle, and the ways in which one can create a connection with nature. Thoreau purposefully took in visitors from the city and communicated with his family often, but forced himself to remain in isolation; in this way, he was able to experience self-sufficiency as it related to the “over-civilization” of city life. His observations eventually became Walden, one of his best-known published works. In addition to Walden, Henry David Thoreau also wrote extensively on the abolition of slavery and the theory of nonviolent resistance as a form of protest against the government. Thoreau’s famous essay, “Civil Disobedience,” became an invaluable source for leaders in the movement for human rights, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi, as well as President John F. Kennedy. “Civil Disobedience” included the theory that government is more poised to harm its constituents than help them; the famous words “That government is best which governs least,” often attributed to founding father Thomas Jefferson, actually belong to Thoreau. Writers such as Marcel Proust and William Butler Yeats also sought inspiration from Thoreau’s essays.

• Periodontal Disease FAQs, Lauren Hargrove DMD July, 2011 In his career as a dentist, Lauren Hargrove, DMD, has garnered significant experience with a number of specialized treatments, including general, endodontic, and periodontal therapies. After he graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1999 with his Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dr. Lauren Hargrove started his own private cosmetic, implant, and restorative dentistry practice in Atlanta, Georgia. He now works on the staff of the Nanston Dental Group and Great Expressions Dental Centers in Atlanta, where he regularly treats patients who experience issues with periodontal disease. Below is a short list of frequently asked questions about periodontal disease and how it can be treated. Q. My dentist told me I have periodontal disease. What does this mean? A. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and teeth caused by a large population of bacteria in the mouth. Many patients know periodontal disease as gingivitis, which is the first stage of the condition and can advance to periodontal disease if left untreated. Q. How can I know if I have periodontal disease? A. A trained dental professional can diagnose periodontal disease, but some common symptoms are red, inflamed, or bleeding gums, bad breath, receding gums, and loose teeth. Healthy gums don’t bleed, and this signifies a problem if the bleeding persists. Q. What are my treatment options? A. Most of the time, dentists can treat periodontal disease without surgery. Scaling, which is the removal of plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth with a scaler, and root planing, which removes the bacteria from the pockets around the teeth, are common treatments for periodontal disease. Some advanced cases may call for more serious treatments. Q. After I receive treatment for periodontal disease, how can I prevent a recurrence? A. Unfortunately, some bacteria will remain in the mouth after periodontal treatment. Persistent oral care like frequent flossing and brushing and regular trips to the dentist will help keep periodontal disease at bay.

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