Periodontal Disease and its Unlikely Partner in Crime
Dun Dun Dun... You can tell just by looking at this photograph that the radiographic evidence in this case of periodontal disease is going to be devastating. With periodontal disease this severe, how old do you think this patient is? Aside from poor oral hygiene, regular consumption of energy drinks, and poor nutrition, there is another factor that could be destroying this young 31-year-old patient’s mouth, specifically his gingiva and supporting bone structures… marijuana. A
We All Have Good and Bad Days
As a woman, I am well aware of the gender stereotypes we receive in the dental workplace, "catty,” “negative Nancy” and let’s not forget the use of the “B” word. I hate all of these terms, it’s bad enough that some days the office vibe isn’t as positive as it should be, but during this time we need to be reminded how these little comments can affect the entire atmosphere of the office. A negative attitude may start with just one employee and can quickly spread if you don’t cu
