Advanced Implants & Periodontics had another wonderful study club meeting last Thursday evening at the Holly Hills Country Club. The club was happy to welcome Dr. Steven Liu, who presented his lecture on Esthetic Implant Dentistry. We were pleased with the excellent turnout and want to thank our referring doctors for attending the meeting and their continued support. Special thanks to Dr. Liu for a very informative lecture.
The Frederick County Dental Society once again had a wonderful meeting with a great turnout last evening at the Holly Hills Country Club. Dr. Arthur Jee and Dr. Louis Depaola delivered an engaging lecture reviewing the Maryland State Dental Board. Current president Dr. Melanie Towe was honored to present a plaque to Dr. Dave Detterline in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding service as the society’s immediate past president. One very exciting update; FCDS is now recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry as a PACE Program provider. The PACE program is based on 13 rigorous standards for identifying high-quality educational organizations. This was made possible through our Executive Director Kristen Virts’ careful planning and execution. The next FCDS meeting is scheduled for March 10th, 2020 at the Dutch’s Daughter restaurant. This will be a Maryland State Dental Association visitation meeting and Dr. Grill will be presenting a lecture on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Please save the date!
It’s that time of the year where kids will be eating more candy! Try to avoid sticky candies that cling to your teeth. The stickier candies, like taffy and gummy bears, take longer to be washed away by saliva, increasing the risk for tooth decay.
Bad breath is not just caused by the food you eat – it can also be an indicator of your gum health. Food residue between teeth leads to bacterial growth, which in turn can cause bad breath. In the early stages of gum disease, bacteria begins to grow between the teeth and the gums, forming infected pockets that contribute to your breath.
How often should you change your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head? Many dentists recommend changing them every 3 to 4 months. A new toothbrush can remove more plaque than one that’s worn out. It’s also recommended to change your toothbrush after you’ve been sick to eliminate any bacteria from being transferred.
The Frederick County Dental Society kicked off their first meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year with a wonderful turnout with over 70 people in attendance last evening. Dr. Towe is honoured to be the president this year with an excellent group of board members, Dr. David Detterline, Dr. Michael Virts, Dr. Ayesha Nawab, Dr. Jon Moles, Dr. Adam Frieder, Dr. Lindsay Morris, Dr. Sarah Raymond, Dr. Thiruvanamalai Sivakumar, Dr. Alireza Hamidzadeh, Dr. Omar Mahmassani and Dr. William Colliver. Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi presented an engaging lecture on “Diagnosis and Management of Periodontitis and Peri-implantitis”. The society is very fortunate to have as Executive Director, Kristen Virts who has been extremely committed and is pivotal to its success. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 12th, 2020. Please save the date on your calendar and visit https://www.frederickcountydentalsociety.org/#!
The number one chronic child disease is tooth decay. It is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. If left untreated, tooth decay in children can lead to malnourishment, problems in speaking and learning, and even death.
