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It is our great pleasure to provide you with the Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health Digital Library. Written exclusively by the foremost dental educators and clinicians in the field of dentistry, this library provides you with the latest developments and advancements on all aspects of dentistry to help you make the best decisions for your dental health. Such decisions can change not only your smile but your life for the better. If you have any questions after exploring the library, please feel free to ask our team.

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Featured Articles

Wisdom Teeth - Dear Doctor Magazine Wisdom Teeth – To Be Or Not To Be
Facts you need to know about these curiously named teeth. They are so-called because a moderate amount of wisdom is supposedly achieved at about the same time these teeth typically make their appearance. This article will review the problems associated with wisdom teeth and whether or not they should be removed… Read Article

Dental Implants - Dear Doctor Magazine
Dental Implants – Your Third Set of Teeth
A discovery fifty years ago paved the way for one of dentistry’s most exciting, natural looking and successful tooth replacement systems. Learn how dental implants might just possibly change your life… Read Article

Dental Implant Success Rate - Dear Doctor Magazine
Implant Success Rate
This article discusses the factors which can influence dental implant success… Read Article

Implants vs Bridgework - Dear Doctor Magazine
Implants vs. Bridgework
This article discusses the considerations to help you decide whether dental implants or a three-unit fixed bridge is right for you… Read Article

Implant Overdentures - Dear Doctor Magazine
Implant Overdentures for the Lower Jaw
Implant overdentures represent a major change for the dental profession and the public. The lower jaw two-implant overdenture may be considered a more appropriate starting point over regular dentures… Read Article

Other Articles of Interest

TMJ/TMD - Dear Doctor Magazine
TMD – The Great Impostor
This “chameleon” of dental disorders manifests in a variety of ways, including joint pain, sinusitis, ear pain, tooth and headaches. The causes of TMD, its signs and symptoms and what can be done to treat this common disorder… Read Article

Bad Breath - Dear Doctor Magazine
Bad Breath – More Than Just Embarrassing
The bane of humans for thousands of years, bad breath may be no more than the result of poor oral hygiene – or a sign of a more serious, underlying condition. Get the facts on what causes bad breath, and what you can do about it… Read Article

Oral Cancer - Dear Doctor Magazine
Oral Cancer
This article may just save your life. Learn how to notice any unusual lesions (sores or ulcers) anywhere in your mouth that do not heal within two-three weeks. Early detection is key… Read Article

Tooth Decay - Dear Doctor Magazine
What is Tooth Decay? – And How to Prevent It!
Tooth Decay is an infection, and many people don’t realize that it is preventable. This article is the first in a series about tooth decay, perhaps the number one reason children and adults lose teeth during their lifetime. Explore the causes of tooth decay, its prevention and the relationship to bacteria, sugars and acids… Read Article

Tooth Decay - Dear Doctor Magazine
Tooth Decay – How To Assess Your Risk
Don’t wait for cavities to occur and then have them fixed ¤ stop them before they start. Modern dentistry is moving towards an approach to managing tooth decay that is evidence-based – on years of accumulated, systematic, and valid scientific research. This article discusses what you need to know to assess your risk and change the conditions that lead to decay… Read Article

Smile Makeover - Dear Doctor Magazine
The Impact of a Smile Makeover – What does it really mean?
Americans are catching on to the emotional and social importance of a healthy, beautiful smile, and they’re seeking out ways to improve their smiles. Learn why and what a change could mean for you… Read Article

Oral Hygiene - Dear Doctor Magazine
Oral Hygiene – Dental Health for Life
The best tools for maintaining your oral health and minimizing dental problems are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. Unfortunately, myths and folklore abound on how and what to use to best effect. This article cuts through the confusion with a winning game plan for oral health… Read Article

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