Formerly Rolling Oaks Dental
Formerly Rolling Oaks Dental
All of the students I taught in dental anatomy a year ago are studying for Part I Dental Boards right now. Studying for this exam is like trying to drink water from a fire hose. There’s just no way you can cover all of the material as thoroughly as you would like to. You need…
Treating children is one of my favorite things to do in dentistry. I’ve been doing dentistry for children since I first started in private practice, and I’ve grown more committed and confident in treating children every year. It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding disciplines in dentistry. One topic seems to come up over and…
It is not uncommon for a patient to ask their dentist if they should have their silver fillings replaced. Amalgam/silver fillings just aren’t a popular choice with patients these days. Many people don’t want them and they want the amalgam fillings they already have out of their mouth. Here is a list of 4 common…
I had the great opportunity to be part of a first-time event at the 2016 Texas Meeting: “Yoga Class in the Grotto”. It was held on Friday, May 6, 2016 outside of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on a beautiful patio facing the Riverwalk. Registration to the course was free to any one registered…
Congratulations to everyone that is graduating dental school this month. You’ve worked hard and earned the privilege to be called a doctor. While it feels like an ending, it is truly just the beginning. Now is when the fun really starts. Many of you have chosen to do a residency, join the military, or join…
Why is there a gray line at the edge of my dental crown? Why does the tooth that has a crown not look natural in photographs? These are questions that patients ask from time to time. These types of questions come from patients that have received porcelain fused to metal crowns, also known as a…
If you have children, or if you are a child reading this blog, you need the Sonicare for Kids toothbrush. I see quite a few children in my dental practice, and it is pretty safe to saythat most children aren’t great at brushing their teeth. Some children just don’t do it. Others do…
Ten years ago I went into Whole Foods looking for xylitol chewing gum. I think I paid seven dollars for one small little package. It was pretty fringe back then, but now xylitol gum is readily available on the market. If you chew gum, chew gum with xylitol as the sweetener. If you have a…
Do you bite your nails when you’re stressed? Do you bite your nails for no apparent reason, you just do it, you’ve always done it, and you’re not sure why? Go look in the mirror. Look at the edges of your front teeth. Are you back yet? Ok, great. Do you notice any small notches…
It’s pretty safe to assume that many of you got involved in dentistry because you have a dentist that you admire. You want to be just like them. Your idea of a successful career and a successful life is partly based on something that you have seen this particular dentist achieve. You’re a goal oriented…