Friday, June 5, 2009— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — When tough economic times hit, people tend to put off preventive care, such as routine dental check-ups and cleanings.

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Monday May 4, 2009— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — The advent of dental sealant has helped prevent tooth decay in children for many years.
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Friday, February 13, 2009— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — Straight teeth can do more than create a beautiful smile; they can improve gum health and make it easier to practice good oral hygiene. (more…)

Friday, January 9, 2009— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — The words “green” and “going green” may have recently made Lake Superior State University’s 2009 List of Banished Words, but the concept they represent isn’t losing its importance.

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December 18, 2008— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — When faced with the fact that one American dies every hour from oral cancer, it’s no secret that general and cosmetic dentists throughout the nation are working to educate their patients on the importance of cancer screenings. (more…)

November 11, 2008— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — For years, root canals have been viewed as a way to salvage a tooth and allow a patient to keep it longer. (more…)

September 2, 2008— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — Many cosmetic dentistry procedures are viewed by dental insurance companies as elective procedures and therefore, they don’t cover them. (more…)

Aug. 8, 2008— SARASOTA, FLORIDA — Just as building renovations or remodeling projects need blueprints, the same can be said for our mouths. (more…)