***UPDATED: August 22, 2013*** Great news for all suffers of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ was recently reported in a Fox News story. A new approach to diagnosing TMJ allows dentists to pinpoint the source of the problem, making treatment of the painful disorder more effective and efficient. Trans-epithelial nerve stimulation, or TENS, is used […]
***UPDATED: April 16, 2015*** While the HPV vaccine, administered to pre-teen girls and boys, has raised some controversy since its creation, a new study finds it has even more benefits than expected. According to a recent U.S. News article, about 9,300 men in the United States are affected annually by HPV-related cancers, including oropharyngeal, that […]
With the Internet literally in the pockets of nearly all individuals, it has become quite easy to access information about most topics. Whenever a question arises, (When should I feed my baby solid foods? How do I change the oil in my car? What’s a good recipe for guacamole?) we “Google” it and are immediately […]
***UPDATED: October 25, 2017*** New research out of the UCLA School of Dentistry and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science further confirms the effectiveness of the use of nanodiamonds in root canals. The tiny particles made of carbon are capable of delivering a wide range of drugs and imaging agents that […]
Most people know that in order to achieve and maintain great oral health, you need to follow a fairly simple dental care plan: brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time, floss regularly, and visit your dentist bi-annually for professional cleanings and exams. Barring any major dental phobia or significant access issue, […]
When I think of an Olympic athlete, I imagine the picture of health. After all, most of them have dedicated their entire life to training their bodies to compete in the ultimate challenge. This includes extreme dedication to regular workouts and rigorous dieting. To say I was surprised about a recent study that found that […]