Can Baby Bottles Cause Tooth Decay?
I empathize with new parents because I’ve been there. I remember those late or interrupted [...]
Should I Brush or Floss First?
I get asked this question all the time. In fact, as I sat down to [...]
How To Managing Anxiety & Stress as a Dentist
Dentistry is a dynamic, high-tech, challenging and fun profession. It requires fine neuro-motor skills, an [...]
Proper Care & Storage of Your Toothbrush
A recent study has hit the internet regarding toothbrush contamination. Without going into too much [...]
Smokeless Tobacco and it’s Effects on Your Teeth
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 10.5% of U.S. young men ages 18-25 used [...]
E-Cigarettes
Approximately 50 years ago the US surgeon general warned that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer [...]
Same Day Crowns
A Real Scenario Yesterday a patient came to my office concerned about a tooth that [...]
Lowering Fluoride Levels In Drinking Water
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday announced that the optimal fluoride level [...]
Pure Fruit Juice and Infant Cavities
It is widely believed that unrestricted consumption of acidic beverages, such as juices and soft [...]
Updated Guideline on Antibiotics and Prosthetic Joints
An updated American Dental Association clinical practice guideline last evaluated in 2012, finds that in [...]
One out of Two Adults Over 30 has Periodontitis
“A new study from the CDC confirms that nearly one out of two adults age [...]
Parents Should Guide Kids’ Dental Health
I found this article online and felt it wise to post it on our website. [...]
7 Mistakes Parents Make with their Kids’ Teeth
I read an interesting article by Julie Revelant from FoxNews.com about 7 Mistakes Parents Make [...]
Too Old For Cavities? Think Again
This article appeared in a usatoday.com story and can be found by clicking on this [...]
Edmond Dentist Saves Girl’s Life By Looking Into Her Eyes
I found the following story to be impressive, and highlights the collaborative effort that dentists [...]
Gum Disease Is Widespread
A recent article published in the Journal of Periodontology (http://www.joponline.org/doi/abs/10.1902/jop.2015.140520), (and also linked online http://www.joponline.org/doi/abs/10.1902/jop.2015.140520) [...]
Do It Yourself Orthodontics
I recently became aware of companies now providing “Straighter Teeth by Mail”, or “Do it [...]
Fluoridation Turns 70
The following appeared in UDA Action, a publication of the Utah Dental Association (Vol. 12, [...]
Tooth Fairy Survey
Visa’s annual Tooth Fairy survey shows that American children are receiving an average of $3.40 [...]