Archive for December, 2016

Knowing Your Medical History

  Dr. Allison Vitelli-Rodriguez, DMD speaks about the importance of accurate medical history recording in our patients treatment: Unfortunately, many times it is not well understood why we as Dentists need to know past medical history as well as medications being taken by our patients.  Here is the thing; the mouth is in direct contact […]

The More You Know

  Author: Dr. David G. Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD Is it a cavity or isn’t it? Have you ever had the opportunity to get an opinion from multiple dental offices? Why is there such a great degree of variability for recommendations made from one dentist to another? They all graduated from dental school, didn’t they? We […]

Managing Tooth Sensitivity

IF THERE’S ONE THING we can all agree on, it’s that nobody likes sensitive teeth! Tooth sensitivity can cause discomfort during daily tasks such as brushing, flossing, eating, drinking, and even breathing in a cold gush of air! If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, there are measures you can take to relieve pain and treat discomfort. […]