Special Message To My Patients

March 10, 2012

To my patients…….

My blog posts are usually copies of the columns that write for The Town Common paper weekly. If you don’t read them regularly take a look at some of the posts below and see if the subject matter interests you. Pass them on to your friends and family…..or have them like my facebook page.

Dental decay is still a major problem in our society. Decay rates can change over time from dietary changes, medication changes, and gum recession to name a few. Existing fillings or crowns are not protection against decay. Understanding and improving your diet, improving your home care and maintaining professional care are things we can all work on. As… (Read More)

Decay – 100% Preventable

June 7, 2011

I spent last week in Boston for the annual meeting of an organization I belong to called the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). It was a great meeting. In the four days I was there I took eight classes, went to a Red Sox game, did a Duck Boat tour, and had dinner in the North End. It was great to be a “tourist” in Boston. I learned more about the history of Boston and a great deal of information to be able to provide better care.
There are a wide variety of courses to take at a meeting like this. Most of them are obviously related to cosmetic-based dentistry, but there are… (Read More)

What Fluoride is Right for You?

December 22, 2010

I received a very nice letter from Joe in Amesbury a couple of weeks ago regarding one of my columns. In addition, Joe shared some information about a fluoridation issue in Amesbury as well as what he has done to combat the problem. I would like to share some of this information as well as add some comments on community water fluoridation.
One of Joe’s concerns was Amesbury’s decision to stop fluoridating the town’s water supply due to “concern for the quality of the fluoride that was being purchased from China”. Why the fluoride was being purchased from China is a topic for a different discussion.
Because of this decision by Amesbury, Joe… (Read More)