December 17, 2008

• Gum Disease and Health

  Did you doctor ever recommend a dental cleaning to help with you high blood pressure or diabetes? Probably not. (…)

December 15, 2008

• Human Papilloma (HPV) Virus Linked to Oral Cancer

  Risk factors for oral cancer are changing. (…)

December 6, 2008

• What is Panoramic Radiography? What to expect.

  Panoramic radiography is a unique extraoral (outside the mouth) technique that allows the dentist to view all teeth and their related structures, from one jaw joint to the other.  It is used for general screening for structural problems, like a broken jaw, as well as infections, and developmental problems and tumors.  Is in limited in its ability to diagnose cavities and gum disease. (…)

November 18, 2008

• What is a Family Dentist, Really?

  Thirty years ago when I started my practice, family dentistry meant the same as general dentistry. (…)

November 14, 2008

• Oral Cancer – What You Need To Know

  About Oral Cancer
  Most people are surprised to learn that one American dies every hour from oral cancer; a death rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. (…)