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….
I’ve been learning a lot on Twitter lately, and I came across these tweets this morning from the 2014 ASDA National Leadership Conference. I wanted to answer all of them as best as I could just for fun. I’m sure the panelists gave great answers; these are great questions. Any dentists that take the time out…
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 do you do? The typical meet and greet/party conversation topic. When people ask me this question, I proudly tell them that I’m a dentist. Because I am. I love that what I do is one word and doesn’t require an entire sentence to explain. It’s good. Not a lot of explanation necessary. Everyone knows what…
Remember, dental school is dental school. The programs are extremely similar throughout the country. It’s not law school or an MBA program either, where it kind of really matters where you went if you want doors to open up for you. Where you went to dental school shouldn’t have an effect on your ability to…
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?…
The daily physical, mental and emotional challenges of the dental profession can take a serious toll on our bodies and minds. A regular yoga practice can help alleviate these stressors and brings numerous benefits including: 1. An improved ability to deal with difficult situations with a greater sense of calm2. Increased strength and flexibility of…
Pattabi Jois, the late guru of Ashtanga yoga, said that yoga is for everyone except the lazy. A lot of people have preconceived notions about yoga. The most common thing I hear is, “I’m not flexible enough,”. If you already were flexible, then you would not need yoga! Above many other things, yoga will make…
I’ve always considered myself conservative in my approach to dental care. Some of it might be my personality and personal philosophy. I’m not a very pushy person and I don’t appreciate when people are pushy with me. I appreciate when people are honest with me, and I am honest in my dealings with others. I…
Life is just one breath. We come into the world in an inhale and we leave the world in an exhale. It is what unites us all on this planet. We may not speak the same language or live in the same part of the world but we all inhale and exhale every day. Breath…