Almost weekly, we see emergency patients referred for completion of teeth extractions already initiated by their dentist. Here is a common scenario: Dentist tells the …
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 …
There’s a silly dentistry cartoon of an open mouth, tongue sticking out, with little teeth characters marching out on the tongue. The punchline is, “Were …
“Herodontics” is a term used by some to describe measures far beyond reasonable to salvage a failing tooth. After all, the oath traditionally taken by …