The Benefit of Fluoride
For over 60 years the dental profession has been aware of, and an advocate for, the benefits of fluoride for the prevention of tooth decay. In fact, the first study…
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March 11, 2022
Give the gift of a beautiful smile
If you are looking for a holiday gift for that special someone, I have a suggestion for you. Give the gift of a beautiful smile. This is a gift that…
February 10, 2022
Dental Erosion: Teeth vs Sugary food & drinks
The summer is upon us, complete with graduation parties, vacations, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and drinks that could negatively affect your dental health. I am talking…
August 25, 2021
Sports with protective mouth guards
It’s back to school time, which means that the kids are running back onto the soccer and football fields in droves. Other sports are also getting into gear, so it…
August 21, 2021
Appropriate Dental Care During Pregnancy
With the birth of my son last month, I thought it would be a great time to discuss oral health during pregnancy. Pregnancy, with its many physical changes, is an…
August 18, 2021
Bisphosphonate Therapy
When making the decision to take a medication, it is important for the patient and physician to understand the risks and rewards of a particular drug, because all drugs have…
August 16, 2021
Caring for Elderly Patients
Caring for elderly patients in the dental office can be challenging, but also extremely gratifying. It is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment to see a patient age while maintaining healthy…
August 16, 2021
Preventing Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. They can be a toddler who falls and hits his mouth causing his gums and lips to bleed, a teenager who suffers…
August 16, 2021
Straightening Teeth with Invisalign
Of the many advances in the field of dentistry in the last 15 years or , one of the most exciting has been the introduction of a new orthodontic (teeth…
August 16, 2021
Infection Control
Infection control has always been a focus of the American Dental Association and the dental schools, however, it wasn’t until the early 1980’s that the general public really became aware…
April 13, 2021