Just Return’n from Some Learn’n
I just returned from four packed days of learning at the Medical College of Georgia. The faculty was great and there was a fantastic group of dentists to share …
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Do you take any Medications?
If you regularly take medications, both prescribed or over the counter, who is keeping track of possible interactions/side effects, or possibly new warnings from the FDA? There is a …
Music and Microbes
Any musical instrument with a mouthpiece probably is home to a lot of bacteria, many of which can make you sick. A recent study published in the Journal of …
Heartburn Drugs Can Increase Bone Fracture Risk
As a dentist, I am very concerned about digestive acids from gastric reflux contributing to dental decay. However, the FDA has recently warned that long term use (greater than …
Dental Offices Generally Very Safe
With the incidence of infectious disease transmission common in hospital based settings and surgery centers, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined dental offices are generally …
Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health
Ten years ago, doctors recommended hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who showed signs of osteoporosis. When HRT went out of favor due to risks of cancer and heart …
Smile, Be Happy
I have been a mentor for Governor’s School students for many years. My Governor’s School mentee, Chris Brown (a very talented Kecoughtan HS Senior), is presenting very interesting original …
Get Oral Infections Treated Immediately
I and our team attended great educational seminars at the VA Dental meeting over the last few days. An internationally recognized specialist gave a sobering presentation regarding the growing …
Great Educational Opportunity
We had a wonderful educator, Betsy Wheat, spend Thursday evening and Friday with our office team to help us stay at the top of our game. I love working …
There is Nothing Wrong, But My Teeth Hurt?
Frequently we see patients who have recent dental pain with no history of any medical or dental problems. They may have even had a comprehensive dental exam in the …