I just returned from the International Association of Orthodontics meeting and was mesmerized by the keynote speaker, Dr. Timothy Bromage. Dr. Bromage is a professor at NYU College of Dentistry who studies paleontology to learn about human evolution. He spoke about...
Disrupting the biofilm – sounds like a great name for a ‘90s punk rock band, huh? Unfortunately, it’s not really that exciting or glamorous. Biofilm is actually the new description for the plaque in your mouth. Read on and see why it’s so important. A little...
I just finished reading Life, On the Line, by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Inspiring true story about an amazing young chef, Grant Achatz, owner of Alinea in Chicago, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer while at the height of his culinary career. For those of you...
The state of a woman’s dental health changes over her lifetime, primarily because of hormonal changes. Gum inflammation, dry mouth, and altered taste are just some of the things women have to look forward to as they age. There is a good synopsis detailing the changes...