What happens when you don't go to the dentist for 10 years
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What happens when you don’t go to the dentist for 10 years?

One out of three adults didn’t see a dentist in the last 12 months. The survey is done every few years and the results have been the same for a while. There’s so many questions and comments I could make related to this. Are people’s priorities out of whack? Is dentistry just too expensive? Why…

Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers
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Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers

Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers Can I Use a Denture Cleaner? Yes, you can. Go to your local pharmacy or grocery store and you can find an assortment of cleaning products. It should say so on the packaging, but most any item that is sufficient for a full denture should…

Why Does My Dentist Care If I Snore?
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Why Does My Dentist Care If I Snore?

At Dougherty Cosmetic Dentistry, our comprehensive new patient examination is, well, comprehensive. Through some efficient systems we’ve created, we’re able to capture a lot of information on the patients we take care of in their very first visit. Some of the questions we ask patients may be a first for them at a dental appointment….

Me Why I'm Involved in Organized Dentistry
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ADA 2014 Reminded Me Why I’m Involved in Organized Dentistry

1. Catching up with Friends and Mentors -I ran into faculty and leadership from my dental school, Nova Southeastern University, and it was great to see some familiar faces that knew me way back when I was just getting into this profession that we respect and cherish.  I love these opportunities when I get to…

Don't Ignore Dry Mouth
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Don’t Ignore Dry Mouth

  Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition affecting millions of Americans.  For some patients it is only a minor annoyance, and for others it can be downright debilitating. Three common reasons patients develop dry mouth are: 1. Taking a medication or having a medical procedure done that causes it as a side effect. 2….

Don't Forget To Give Back

New Dentists: Don’t Forget To Give Back

Before dental school, you were probably very involved in the community, volunteering your time to help organizations and causes that needed your support.  It made you feel good, it made you feel like a part of your community, and it didn’t hurt that it looked good on your dental school application either.  Dental schools want…

What Pre-Dental Classes Should I Take

When Should I take the DAT? What Pre-Dental Classes Should I Take?

When Should I take the DAT? What Pre-Dental Classes Should I Take? Right and wrong, what are you talking about? Undergraduate science degree electives fall into two categories: memory courses and problem solving courses. Obviously, every course features a little bit of both, but typically you can categorize any course as being one or the other. Statistics?…