Ahhh, the white coat we doctors wear. (Actually, I dont wear one – it evens scares me!) There’s even a syndrome someone dreamed up called the “white coat syndrome” where people’s blood pressure rises, they start perspiring, and they forget nearly everything they came to the doctor for in the first …
Less than 5% of dentists use a type of technology called “CAD-CAM” dentistry in their office today, although that number will be growing steadily in the coming years. Why would YOU want to know about this great technology? To put it bluntly, “it changes everything”! You can now complete your …
As a dentist, one of the most important things I can do is teach. Does that surprise you? It might, as most people’s experiences going to the dental office is one of “open wide”. Unfortunately, “open wide” will only help you so much. Because the dental profession has set itself …
The explosion of the types of energy drinks the past few years has been nothing short of amazing, perhaps giving the illusion that they’re even good for you. Have you read the ingredients? (Can you even pronounce them?) Do you know what they do? Sure, some people notice increased energy, …
When Little Rock Dentist Dr. Don Deems became the first and only dentist in Arkansas to provide FASTBRACES(R), he wasn’t sure how easily and readily people would understand and want this revolutionary orthodontic system, developed and patented by Dr. Tony Viazis of Dallas, TX. Soon after the first few patients started, …
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 …
Drinking coffee on a regular basis may protect against head and neck cancer, according to a report published in the July issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention. Researchers pooled data from nine different studies of patients, comprising over 14,000 patients. They found that those who drink coffee regularly – …
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 …
Make no doubt about it: snoring and sleep apnea are significant problems and should be thoroughly investigated with your physician and a sleep specialist. The stress of the heart during times when you’re not breathing – or not taking in enough air – can lead to death. And that’s a …
