Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Mid-South Mission of Mercy is important to Dr. Godat and the entire team at Periodontal Associates of Memphis. Mission of Mercy is a two-day FREE dental clinic providing dental care to under served Mid Southerners, many of whom are from working families who do not...
Sep 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do you wake up with a headache or sore jaw? Are your teeth sensitive to heat or cold? You may be grinding while you sleep! Here are some tips to help with this medical issue, often referred to as bruxism. Reduce Stress-Stress is the main cause of teeth grinding....
Jul 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is from our friends at LexiComp. Our recommendation is to have all dental treatment prior to cancer treatment. This should help avoid the below problems. Bevacizumab (Avastin®): Another Drug Associated With Osteonecrosis of the Jaw First it was the intravenous...
Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
The American Dental Association (ADA) is not just about teeth. Jaw bone is important to help preserve facial structures and to help anchor teeth. So the ADA is sponsoring bone research. Without good bone, you would lose your teeth and smile. The ADA pushes for Bone...
Jun 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
A recent survey by a dental statistics company investigated if emergencies increased during the recession. They found as a result of the recession — and people deferring treatment for economic reasons almost two-thirds of dentists say they’ve seen an increase in...
Apr 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
ScienceDaily (Apr. 14, 2011) — In the first study investigating the origins of a little-known condition called chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CUS), researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine provide evidence that an autoimmune response contributes to...
