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The Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy in Each StateHow much does the tooth fairy pay these days? We decided to run a tooth fairy poll of over 1,700 parents in the United States to find out...
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Current Research on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Efficacy and SafetyImage licensed under Creative Commons by MDPI Last Updated January 2022 This is a current list of every study we’ve found...
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How Deep Is The Connection Between Gum Disease And COVID-19 Complications?A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology came up with an interesting fact that there is a strong association between...
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Healing Craze Lines and Fractures with HydroxyapatiteCracked teeth are the third most common reason for tooth loss. 1 But when it comes to your teeth, a crack is not just a crack. You may...
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Are Permanent Retainers the Right Choice for You?Retainers are appliances you should wear once you remove your braces. They are either permanent or removable. A permanent or fixed...
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Hydroxyapatite Vs. Fluoride: How Do They Compare?Dentists have recommended fluoride toothpaste for stronger cavity-resistant teeth for decades. 1 It is still considered the “gold standard” in...
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COVID-19 Vaccine: My Take as a “Holistic” Healthcare PractitionerView this post on Instagram...
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Benefits of Oral Probiotics & Best StrainsProbiotics are microorganisms (mainly bacteria) that provide benefits to humans – from the prevention of bad breath and cavities to improved gum...
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The Top 3 Manual Toothbrushes I Recommend to PatientsQ What's the best manual toothbrush? A I get asked this a lot. For something as basic as brushing twice daily, we sure have made it...
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New Study: How Does P. Gingivalis Colonize the Mouth?A new study, conducted by a team at the University of Buffalo, reports that a bacterium called Veillonella parvula plays a supporting role in...
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New European HTN Guidelines Hit Hard With Initial Therapy, Keep ‘High-Normal’ Labelhe new European guidelines for diagnosing and managing arterial hypertension maintain the previous classification system based on blood pressure...
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Splenic Abscess Treatment & ManagementOnce the diagnosis of a splenic abscess has been made, the patient must be admitted to the hospital and treated. Treatment depends on the...
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How to Use Condoms SafelyIf you’re looking for protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) without a prescription, condoms may be a...
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Practicing safe sexA sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that’s spread during sexual contact with another person. This includes touching, since some...
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Eardrum RuptureWhat is an eardrum rupture? An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane is a...
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Ear InfectionsWhat causes an ear infection? An ear infection occurs when one of your eustachian tubes becomes swollen or blocked, causing fluid to build up...
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Colleagues Laugh At ‘Awkward’ Doctor For Writing Name On Cap, Don’t Realize It Saves LivesSydney based anesthetist Dr. Rob Hackett’s colleagues thought he was a little strange, a little bit off for his decision. Little did they know...
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5 Most Competitive Residency Programs in USApplying for residency and awaiting matching results is probably the most stressful part of medical student’s life up to date, and we’ll probably...
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25 Skills Every Doctor Should PossessAs many Meddy bear’s readers know by now, last month Popular Mechanics published a list on their website of “25 Skills Every Man Should Know,”...
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Doctor that earns $800,000 a yearT he highest paid doctor in NHS is earing $800,000 a year, according to new figures showing a $20,000 pay gap between male and female...
