For example, an intervention costs time, money, etc. A non-intervention can incur costs too, such as the worsening of a health problem. Comparing such costs needs to be part of any patient-oriented decision-making process—even, maybe especially, in situations where...
Periodontal disease is the most common disease of dogs and cats. Many of us have not been formally trained on how to utilize equipment used for dental cleaning safely and effectively. Since no self-respecting dog or cat will allow us to do a good job while the patient is awake, anesthesia...
But not only are you trying to help him, you are working through his parents who are having a hard time handling him in a loving and patient way all the time. I would encourage you to try to encourage them in ways you can that are not taken by them as criticism whenever you can. ...
and [AI] eliminates it," he said. "The product allows us to have a true conversation with the patient that's factual in nature, which allows us to treat the patients with the care needed at the earliest stage possible which drives better outcomes. And when you get better outcomes, patien...
Pathogens embedded within biofilms exhibit a higher resistance to antibiotics than their free-floating counterparts. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain why. Cells in the deep layers of a biofilm are metabolically inactive and may be less susceptible to the action of antibiotics that disru...
A case “wax-up” allows you to evaluate the “after” version of your proposed dental work beforehand. When this technique is used: The dentist takes impressions of their patient’s teeth that are used to create plaster casts of their smile. ...
The acupuncture technique most widely used for smoking cessation is to attach small, curved staples to three different places around the edge of the ear. The patient is then instructed to apply pressure to each staple, in a particular order, when cigarette craving occurs. Acupuncture for smoking...
Lyme Disease, Chronic Infections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), PEMF (Magnetic Therapy), Chelation, Allergies. Clinic Motto: The primary goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the cause of illness, and not stop at the symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person. We empower you. We...
In over 20 years of placing implants I have only seen two immediate infections (within one to two weeks of surgery) and in both cases it was a result of poor compliance and not following instructions on behalf of the patient. In some cases an infection may develop one month or more follo...
A case “wax-up” allows you to evaluate the “after” version of your proposed dental work beforehand. When this technique is used: The dentist takes impressions of their patient’s teeth that are used to create plaster casts of their smile. ...