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!…
A medical topic of greater significance is the uptick in the development of thyroid cancer. I am not referring to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the ensuing radioactive contamination. I am speaking about the increased prevalence of thyroid cancer in the United States, which is…
As I write this piece, I am sitting on an airplane homeward bound after a 12 day “sabbatical” from New York and clinical practice. The first leg of my trip was to San Antonio, Texas where I attended the annual meeting of AADPA (American Academy of Dental Practice…
Do you drink vitamin water? Well, your “healthy choice” may unwittingly be contributing to the demise of your teeth! Most people know that frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks is not exactly healthy for one’s teeth (let alone one’s waistline). What’s lesser known are the harmful effects…
As our recent dental appointment was coming to an end, Dr. Roger’s asked me for a moment of my time as he had something on his mind to discuss.Hmmm. I have to admit that his request gave me some pause… for concern.I did a quick mental review of…
Unless your name is Ebenezer, I am sure you anticipate the fun and joy of the holidays to be shared with friends and family. My office is no different. We deck the halls and immerse the office with holiday cheer. Delicious delectables abound and everyone is encouraged to…
