May 29, 2026
June is recognized as National Safety Month, and here at J. Peter St. Clair DMD, PC we want our patients to know that your safety, comfort, and well-being are always at the center of everything we do.
Behind the scenes, our team is continuously training, learning, and staying up to date to provide the safest and highest quality care possible.
(more…)May 7, 2026
Spring is here—but along with flowers and sunshine often comes allergy season, congestion, snoring, and mouth breathing.
Did you know the way you breathe while you sleep can affect your teeth, gums, energy levels, and overall health?
Many people deal with mouth breathing, snoring, or sleep apnea without realizing how much it impacts their body. Waking up tired, dry-mouthed, foggy, or with headaches is often a clue that sleep isn’t as restorative as it should be.
Your nose is designed to filter, humidify, and warm the air you breathe. When… (Read More)
April 7, 2026
April is all about fresh starts—and we’re excited to bring that energy into your dental care experience! This month, we’re highlighting some exciting new technology in our office and answering a common question we hear all the time: “Do I really need X-rays?” (We promise… we don’t love them either 😅).
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We’re so excited to now offer the PRW Hu-Friedy Air Polisher as part of your hygiene visit!
A modern polishing system that uses a controlled stream of air, water, and fine powder to gently… (Read More)
March 1, 2026
Hi Everyone,
March Madness is here 
— and while brackets are being busted, let’s not overlook something important: oral cancer awareness.
Your hygienist does more than clean your teeth.At every visit, we perform an oral cancer screening, including:
February 1, 2026
Most of us think of pink and red this month—Valentine’s Day, hearts, and love.
In the dental world, when we see red, we think something different… 
For our very first hygiene newsletter together, I wanted to create a space where I can share important information with you that we don’t always have enough time to fully discuss during your appointment. As much as I love catching up, an hour can go by fast—and there are so many key things about your oral and overall health that matter.
(more…)December 5, 2022
We all have people we look up to, whether in our personal or professional life. One of those people in my professional life is the late Dr. LD Pankey. Dr. Pankey was a true visionary. There is an advanced dental education institute named after him in Florida, where dentists learn from his influential teachings.
I recently read an article he wrote in 1981, 8 years before his death. It is interesting to read some of the things he wrote, because it shows how little things have changed, and how well he understood people and his profession. I would like to share a few paragraphs from this piece:
“Another important element, then, in the future of… (Read More)
November 28, 2022
Like many dental practices today, our office sends an email request for patients to leave comments about their visit to our office. Most comments are positive, for which we are grateful. However, all comments are helpful to the business to understand what patients are thinking. If one person is thinking it, most likely there are others.
We received the following comment on our website from a patient who was in to see one of our hygienists:
“My hygienist is always very pleasant, conversational and professional in her services. However, I can do without the constant sales pitch to buy an electric toothbrush from your office. There is no evidence that an electric is any better… (Read More)
November 21, 2022
November is almost over! It’s crunch time to get everything done that we haven’t gotten done during the rest of the year. For those with remaining dental benefits, it’s also the time of year to consider utilizing those so you don’t lose them.
Unused dental benefits go directly back to the insurance company, which generates hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars for the insurance companies each year. Dental insurance companies count on the fact that many people will not claim their $1000 or so in benefits by the end of the calendar year. Those with dental benefits should look for legitimate means to use these benefits before they are lost.
For example, perhaps… (Read More)
November 14, 2022
Last week I discussed the role and effect that diabetes has on oral health. It is not something that should be taken lightly. If you missed this column, please visit the website at the end of this column or e-mail me directly and I will send you a copy.
After reading last week’s column, it may seem frightening that there is no way out of the partnership of horrors between diabetes and severe gum disease. There are solutions. Just as poor oral health can compound a diabetic’s situation, proper oral health can come to the rescue.
Clinical studies confirm that treatment of gum disease reduces oral inflammation, which removes the factor that triggers the body’s… (Read More)
November 7, 2022
After the election, and the dust has settled, I will report back on what the results of Question 2 will mean for you.
With more than 24 million diabetics and 57 million pre-diabetics in the United States, nearly a quarter of the nation’s population, the connections between dental health and diabetes have never been more critical.
As an indication of our general health, the rapidly rising rate of diabetes should be ringing alarm bells everywhere. The litany of health implications from diabetes is a long and grisly list. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. That is probably vastly understated, because as many as 65% of deaths from diabetes are… (Read More)
