Yearly Archives: 2008

Recycling with Dr. Mike

Posted on May 16, 2008 by smile

Every year millions of pairs of athletic shoes are thrown away, clogging landfills and wasting a lot of good, reusable material. Nike has created a solution and we want to be a part of it! That’s why we are sponsoring … Continue reading →

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Caution All Dog Lovers! Artificial Sweeteners May Be Harmful to Your Pet’s Health!

Posted on April 1, 2008 by smile

A mischievous 2 year-old Shipoo (Shitzu-Poodle) named Cosmo recently got into a pack of Trident gum. But, what is safe and innocuous to humans is toxic and potentially fatal to dogs. Cosmo spent three days in the animal hospital on … Continue reading →

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Changes in Guidelines for Antibiotic Premedication

Posted on March 6, 2008 by smile

The American Heart Association has published new guidelines as of April 2007 regarding the use of preventive antibiotics prior to dental treatment. Previously, patients with certain heart conditions, particularly mitral valve prolapse, were advised to take antibiotics before dental treatment … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just a Cleaning

Posted on February 15, 2008 by smile

  October was National Dental Hygiene Month – a perfect opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of regular dental hygiene appointments.  While we have the tendency to refer to these visits as “cleanings”, they are really … Continue reading →

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