October 2022

Librarians amaze me. More than expert cataloguers, these wise people can navigate caverns of collected knowledge with a human touch that even Siri can’t imitate. The New York Public Library …

Understanding how to approach different patients about their oral health and lifestyles will help guide them toward more health choices. When you hear the word prevention, what comes to mind? …

A Prosthodontist focuses on the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth. Prosthodontists also treat other mouth, face, and jaw issues. Throughout history, the functional and …

My dear dental friend, mentor, and teacher, Dr. Earl Slusky, had a profound saying: “You only need to have affability, availability, and ability,” to be successful. How hard can it …

From toothpastes to gels, strips, mouth trays and rinses, there is a dizzying array of products that claim to lighten, brighten and whiten your teeth. And with so many options …

All of us have tiny hair-like structures on our tongues. These are not the same as hairs on your head—even though they share similar properties. The cone-like hairs on your …

Garlic and onions are two of my favorite foods — I have been known to eat roasted garlic cloves like candy — so it’s no surprise that I often find …

Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated. As directors of the Center for Oral Health …

People with diabetes have an increased risk of gum inflammation, which is related to increased blood sugar. And on the other hand, if the periodontium, that is the tissue surrounding …