Sixteen years ago, I met a new patient, Rosemary. Rosemary was referred to me to evaluate one of her teeth that had become very uncomfortable after her first dentist had cemented a crown or cap onto it. She was afraid that she would need root canal treatment. After a brief examination, Rosemary and I figured ...
Regular dental treatment is an essential facet of maintaining good health. But many Americans can’t afford to visit the dentist because they either lack dental insurance or their insurance doesn’t cover enough of the costs of dental treatment. Many people can see the dentist for basic treatments and preventive care, but they can’t afford the ...
Where is the largest group dental practice in Massachusetts? New England? Some of the finest dentists in the world practice there. They use the latest materials and techniques. The dentists stay up to date by participating in continuing education, but even more they provide continuing education for other dentists around the world. Tufts University School ...
Patients trust their dentists. According to Harris Poll Interactive (Harris Poll Interactive, March 2006) 47% of American adults completely trust their dentists. That ranks dentists right between physicians at 50% and nurses at 46%. Undoubtedly, dentists may lose the trust of some patients as a result of post operative pain – pain that may occur ...