The Dental & The Incidental
My blogging journey began in 2009, when few dentists shared their thoughts online. What began as an occasional musing about dentistry has since become a passionate commitment. I’ve published at least one new blog post every month for over 15 years. That’s more than 200 posts and counting!…
Recently I’ve observed a number of dentists (and have been told about others) who have not modified the way they practice during these difficult and scary times. Hopefully, they are few and far between. But, I feel a deep responsibility to you, the patient, to give you the…
I took a walk the other day in an effort momentarily escape the confines of my New York City apartment during this mandatory period where most of us are at home. I found myself in the oral care section of the large pharmacy in my neighborhood. The experience…
As I write this, we are in week three or four or five or? These days it’s hard to keep track of time as one day seems to meld into another. Caring for your teeth during quarantine is probably not something you’re spending a lot of time thinking…
Why dental clearance is necessary before joint replacement surgery. Just before his annual pilgrimage to Block Island for a two-week respite of summer fun and relaxation, my patient John came to my office for a routine dental visit (cleaning and examination). John is just about the nicest guy…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our country will hit a new milestone in 2035. This means older adults (and their aging teeth) will represent almost half of the population. In 2035 “older adults will edge out children in population size: People age 65 and over are expected…
So, you’re having a problem with a tooth, and as fate would have it, it’s a pretty big problem. Maybe the tooth broke below the gumline, or it had root canal a while ago and for some yet to be determined reason has become problematic, or perhaps you…
