It’s that pumpkin spice time of year when the leaves are aglow with majestic hues of red and yellow, and fireplaces are dusted off and turned back on to keep us snuggly as we sip our coffee and tea. And while you consider how to carve your pumpkin, consider the mouth...
We are creatures of evolution and are grateful for three significant evolutionary changes: opposable thumbs, losing body hair, and larger brains. An area that hasn’t entirely kept up with evolution is wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Our ancestors had larger...
I remember going into my grandparent’s bathroom as a child and seeing their dentures soaking at night. Dentures were the norm until advancements in dentistry proved there was a longer-lasting and functional treatment available for missing teeth – dental...
Wait, I don’t want that dental X-ray. Do you get a little nervous when you hear that X-rays are needed? While most people take getting X-rays with ease, some people have concerns about radiation and the risk of getting cancer from too much exposure. This is a valid...
Moving to a new city is fun and exciting. But it can also be overwhelming, especially when you’ve got to find new healthcare providers. The pandemic created workforce shortages that are felt all across the U.S., including Bend. Long wait times to establish care with a...
When you’ve been a dentist for 25 years, things change. That’s why staying on top of innovations in your field is essential. Most medical professions require Continuing Education or CE, and dentistry is no different, for the most part. When choosing a dentist in...
