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The Safety of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice. According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists using anesthesia in inappropriate ways, at times to perform routine procedures, such as teeth cleaning […]
The Dental Crisis in Florida
***UPDATE*** November 30, 2012 In an effort to improve oral health in Florida, one of the largest counties in the state voted this week to add fluoride back to the public water supply. The decision was voted on by the Pinellas County Commission, with a 6-1 verdict in support of the mineral most believe to […]
A Cure for Cavities
There is no fun way to treat a cavity and I’ve never run across anyone who enjoys the very common procedure of filling one in. Thanks to sedation dentistry, those who are particularly anxious about the procedure, are able to remedy the issue in a relaxed, calm environment, but even with technological developments that make […]
Oral Disease a Silent Epidemic says Surgeon General
I recently wrote about a study conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) which found that when it comes to oral health, Americans aren’t the brightest, (Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website) and yet another report has added onto these findings, determining that not only do we not know much about the […]
Go Back-to-School with Great Oral Health
It’s that time of year again where just about every retailer is pushing “Back to School” specials on consumers. Parents around the country are taking their children to local stores to purchase school supplies, clothing, shoes and more. While many have notebooks, pens, Kleenex, and the latest Nikes on their lists, few think about adding […]
Dental Video for Kids Goes Viral
It seems like several of my recent blog posts have focused on raising awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene and the link between oral health and overall wellness. I try to focus on the latest news in the dentistry world, which means that a lot of people are talking about this hot topic. […]
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