Understanding the Difference between a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and an Oral Surgeon
A patient recently told me that her dental implants were placed by her general dentist who is also an oral surgeon. I responded that it …
A patient recently told me that her dental implants were placed by her general dentist who is also an oral surgeon. I responded that it …
As you get older you might think that recovery from wisdom teeth extractions may be more difficult, and the risk of complications may be higher! …
Have you or someone you know experienced this type of destructive change in facial structure? These changes happen when teeth are lost and not replaced, which …
Ever wonder what kind of dentist you need to see? Endodontist, oral surgeon, prosthodontist, general dentist, orthodontist, and the list goes on and on! With …
Some dentists discourage their patients from having sinus lift bone grafting to get dental implants because they portray it as a ‘big surgery’ and instead …
When should bone grafting be done following extraction of a tooth? It is a question often asked by patients and also some dentists. The procedure …
Many general dentists are performing surgical placement of dental implants without proper training or knowledge. This trend is largely due to the down economy and …
With the world all a-buzz about radiation levels in airport scanners, one has to wonder about the safety of exposure — or repeated exposure — …
Last week, I found myself in need of a chiropractor — a specialist I have never required before. So I asked a few friends for …
Survey Indicates Dramatic Increase in Rescue Cases Referred To Surgical Specialists Earlier this year, the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness conducted a survey of hundreds …