Lately, I have been getting the question “is pharmacy school is worth it?” What does this exactly mean? There are two ways to look at this question. Either from a financial standpoint or career perspective. Personally, I tend to look at things at a financial perspective. I believe this has...
While sugar contributes to the development of cavities, it is not the only way that tooth decay forms. The dentists at Montefiore Medical Center visit with patients regularly on ways to maintain a healthy smile. While reducing sugar intake can help reduce the risk of developing tooth decay, there are...
My father passed away in 2020 right before Thanksgiving, and I admit that holiday time is a difficult time for me. But, what continues to bring be joy are the memories of him carving the turkey every year. For those, who don’t know he was a surgeon who practiced in...
Trazodone is a medication I see used in my geriatric practice on a daily basis. It is classified as a “serotonin modulator”. It has some serotonin antagonist action at lower doses and may have more serotonin agonist effects at higher dosages. In this review, I will cover the most critical...
Have you ever needed to contact a patient after hours? Or wished you could know exactly which patient is calling you before you answer the phone? It might be time for a new dental practice phone system. If you’re an office manager like Linda*, she found she could save time...
When we hear that someone is a narcissist, we often imagine them as being overly assertive and outwardly aggressive. In an effort to proclaim they are, in fact, the most important person in the room, a narcissist might bulldoze over healthy boundaries and exhibit a sense of entitlement. Cleveland Clinic...
Bloating, stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux were a part of my long list of symptoms that I experienced for almost a decade before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis. We often view digestive symptoms as annoying and uncomfortable (I definitely did!), but they’re also very important clues to what’s...
Low Level Laser therapy (LLLT) is commonly used in management of musculoskeletal disorders it has been found to hold analgesic activity which promotes its use in various painful conditions. Temporomandibular disorders (TMJ) are treated by various modes of management however LLLT therapy appears to be attractive non-invasive mode of treatment....