Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem for adults and especially children. A new study confirms the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyses the different roles that mothers and fathers might play. A new study conducted by scientists at the Rey Juan Carlos University …
Depending on the person, dental care can fall in a category of their life that ranges from absolutely essential to absolutely elective. How do you view your own dental health, and what importance do you place on receiving proper dental care? Over the past 25 years of private practice, the …
I remember being a dental student, and a magazine article was brought to my attention about the Top Ten most feared words/phrases from a dentist. Naturally, “You need a root canal” was only upstaged by “We’re going to remove a little bone” ! Yikes! Although we laughed it off, it’s …
What is a “bridge” and what is a “partial”? Let’s quickly dispel the misinformation that is out there, because the two terms seem to be used interchangeably by most people. A “bridge” in dentistry typically refers to a restoration that is cemented into place, and may have as little as 2 …
Myth 1: The consequences of poor oral health are limited to the mouth. There are actually so many connections between the health status of your mouth and the health status of your body, it would boggle your mind. And for worse (or better), more are coming out each day. You …
In an effort to stop weight gain, millions of Americans turn to diet sodas (and other “diet” drinks) every day for fewer calories, energy, and the satisfaction of drinking something that “tastes good”. Of course, there is no evidence available that actually says we lose weight because of drinking these …
Clinical guidelines are useful and generally beneficial for providing appropriate patient care, but they must be based on evidence. Only then can health care professionals evaluate and understand the rationale for implementing these approaches in a clinical setting. The global misuse of antibiotics has increased the incidence of microbial resistance to …
