Your oral hygiene will play a large part in the longevity of your dental implants. Below are tips that can help ensure the success of your implants. It is essential that you practice proper oral hygiene before, during, and after you get your dental implants, to ensure optimal healing and healthy...
In our latest e-book, The Technological Future of Medical Specialties, we reflect on the major impact digital health and related technologies will have on 20 medical practices. While technologies will play an important role in practically every medical specialty, they won’t all be as specifically intertwined with digital health technologies...
August 27, 2022 • Uncategorized • Views: 1161 I am convinced that one of the reasons why so many healthcare professionals struggle when transitioning to management roles is the sheer messiness of it all. Medical folks are trained to insist upon good order, and rightly so. Chaos is...
This is demonstrative to show how our healthcare system is out of control! I wonder if we looked at the same data for some of the large hospitals over the same period (including some of the so-called not-for-profit hospitals). Another way of measuring hospital growth would be to look at...
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...