A parent wrote me last week: “We brush. We floss. We’ve switched toothpaste. But my kid…
Category: Oral Health
National Smile Month: my lockdown project
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Calgary dentist billed $126K in fake claims — clinic led Canada in root canal billings
(iStock) Canadian media on Monday spotlighted a Calgary dentist who defrauded two insurance companies — Sun…
Dear pediatricians: please stop doing these 4 things
At the very first well-baby visit, a divide begins. Medical over here. Dental over there. But…
Restoring Missing Teeth with Dental Implants – Summit Dental Health
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for missing teeth. They are suitable for patients of varying…
How thumb-sucking can be detrimental for children’s oral health
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U.S. autopsy links rare nitrous oxide reaction to 9-year-old’s death after dental procedure
methemoglobinemia, a rare blood disorder that can prevent oxygen from reaching body tissues. (iStock) A rare…
One patient said it saved them. Another said it ruined them.
A root canal saved one of my patients. Another told me it ruined their health. That…
Caring for our oral health (and the environment too)
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Citing Calgary as example, U.S. study finds eliminating fluoride raises dental costs, tooth decay in kids
Tooth decay is expected to rise if fluoride is removed from water, potentially affecting one in…