Radiation Dosage Chart

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Radiation Dosage chart

Jaw saw this recently….a summary of our daily radiation exposure to common household things, such as bananas…and how it compares to digital xrays.

On the Field and On the Court: Facial Injuries

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On the Field

It used to be that we would see most of our sports-related facial trauma patients in the fall and winter, when sports participation typically reached its highest point. But nowadays, we see a steady stream of sports injuries to the face in our office year-round. Because more children, teens and adults participate in sports in…

Stem cells in oral surgery?

Stem cells help regenerate bone for dental implants

In a recent article published in Translational medicine (Nov 2014), there is mention of stem cells being used to regenerate new bone in patient’s jaw bone to place dental implants.  We have been using stem cells in my practice for the past 2 years to improve the quantity and quality of bone for implant placement.  This…

Marijuana use and surgery

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Marijuana

As we all know, societal perception towards the use of marijuana have changed over the past few years, with a view that marijuana is a benign habit with few health consequences.  Recently, Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, and even Washington DC have legalized recreational use of marijuana.  Estimates put the use of marijuana in the United States…

Dental Implants vs. Dentures and Bridges

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Dental lmplants vs Dentures

Whether it was during a consultation in our office or perhaps while you were doing your own research online, you have probably come across the term “dental implant” at some point. A dental implant is a great way, often the best way, to replace a missing tooth. So how do you decide if a dental…

Routine use of prophylactic antibiotics is NOT RECOMMEND prior to dental procedures in orthopedic patients with prosthetic joints.

Abx for joints

In the most recent edition of the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA), there has been an update to the 2013 recommendation on antibiotics prophylaxis recommendation for orthopedic patients with prosthetic joints.  In 2013, the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), in collaboration with the American Dental Association (ADA), published the results of a comprehensive evidence-based,…