pH is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution. This concentration is measured on a scale from 1-14 and helps us understand if something is acidic or basic. Why is this important? Because acid in our mouth can contribute to the ever...
Learn to let go of attachments. Sometimes we hang on and hang on until we make ourselves a worried, miserable mess. Dentists love control…and not just a little control. In our ideally created dental operatory havens, we have perceived control of the entire situation...
February is Children's Dental Health month. In honor of children, I want to share some parenting insight and tricks to keep our kids healthy. I see lots of kids as a dentist, and I have two of my own. As parents, I know we tend...
It amazes me to see sugar as the front cover topic in the August 2013 issue of National Geographic. Yet, I am thrilled to know the word is getting out about sugar. It's the evil white powder dentists have long known about because of the havoc it...
This time of year reminds me of something: I have less time than desired. Therefore, the temptation to half-listen to people is even greater. Here are a couple of communication tips to help you make it through the holidays and not ruin your work or...
From the beginning, it’s been my calling to look after the underdog. I am pretty sure I learned this from my Dad—and maybe there’s also some type of genetic predisposition. My Dad has many soft spots in his heart for those who have less or...