The body needs sleep to be healthy. Sleep is the time the body recovers and repairs itself. Scientist have discovered another important function of sleep and that is when the glymphatic system works to wash the brain of harmful proteins and toxins. The accumulation of toxic proteins such as beta amyloid and tau in the… Read More
Patients should be evaluated by a dentist prior to initiation of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic therapy according to the guidelines below. All invasive dental procedures that involve manipulation of bone should be completed at least 4-8 weeks (or longer if clinically feasible) prior to initiation of therapy. • Update (within one year) radiographs sufficient to rule… Read More
Osteoporosis Update: Many patients are on medication such as Zometa, Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonel to help treat and prevent osteoporosis. While these medications provide many benefits, they can also lead to side effects which affect your oral health. Healthcare providers and patients need to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and latest information regarding Medication-related… Read More
About a third of adults usually get less sleep than they need to stay happy and healthy. Not getting enough quality sleep has negative short- and long-term consequences. More and more research has confirmed the link to poor sleep and serious medical conditions. We can screen our patients’ sleeping patterns to make sure you are… Read More
By Dr. Matt Garbin There was a time when most people associated charcoal with summer barbeques grilling with your family. Recently there has been a trend of putting activated charcoal in various healthcare and food products including face masks, ice cream, and even toothpaste. Toothpaste with charcoal has become a topic conversation in the practice… Read More
Johanna Johanna took on the role as our office manager in 2016. She began her career in dental and insurance operations in 2002. She has been extremely successful in maximizing our patient’s benefit coverage and reimbursement. Recently we partnered with Dedicated Sleep, a third-party billing group, to facilitate medical billing for our patients being treated… Read More
by Dr. Steven Park Do you wonder why you feel tired and unwell? Dr. Cohen recently read a fantastic book by Dr. Steven Park – Sleep, Interrupted…
Dr. Cohen is passionate about education not only his patients and community but other dentists from around the globe. This past May he traveled to Seattle to lecture to a group of dentists on the importance of creating a team of specialist to help patients achieve ideal dental health. While in Seattle he had an… Read More
There was a time when most people associated charcoal with summer barbeques grilling with your family. Recently there has been a trend of putting activated charcoal in various healthcare and food products including face masks, ice cream, and even toothpaste. Toothpaste with charcoal has become a topic conversation in the practice and is something I… Read More
Simply stated, rechargeable electric toothbrushes (or “power” toothbrushes) provide superior plaque removal to regular manual toothbrushes. And because they provide the brushing action for you, many people find using power toothbrushes easier than using regular manual ones. Additionally, with so many different types and features available, it’s easy to find one that suits your specific… Read More