Archive for May, 2019

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Esthetics are an essential part of our everyday world.  Dentistry is no exception!  We have transitioned into being able to access better and more esthetically pleasing materials that match natural tooth structure beautifully.  But it all depends on the accurate selection of the shade of the teeth, and our goal […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I have the opportunity to attend numerous continuing education classes. The mantra of being a lifelong student resonates throughout my daily activities. I attended one class recently that addressed the problem of non-compliance with taking prescribed medications. The study had been set up to analyze the chances of achieving compliance through evaluating how […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS Aphthous mouth ulcers, known commonly as canker sores, can be very uncomfortable. Daily routines like eating, drinking, oral hygiene methods can cause pain. The cause of aphthous ulcers is unclear but can be triggered by stress, vitamin deficiency (B-12, zinc, folate, iron), food sensitivities, mouth trauma, hormonal changes, sodium lauryl sulfate found […]