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Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health is the finest patient education healthcare magazine in dentistry and oral healthcare today. In the Dear Doctor Digital Library you will find educational articles and consultations based on questions asked by individuals, professionals and members of the public at large. Dear Doctor is written exclusively by the foremost experts in their fields, edited especially for lay readership in easily understandable language. The magazine is designed to increase knowledge and awareness of dental and oral health, and to provide necessary information on current topics of interest, current treatment and therapies available. More importantly, it is our goal to empower patients through education to make informed healthcare decisions and choices together with their general dentist.

The intent of the magazine is to provide a new concept of marketing our collaborative skills and enhancing the professional image of dentistry in the community. As you will note, our professional profile in the front of the magazine is our way of acknowledging the special relationship we have with general dental practices we collaborate with.

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Featured Dental Implant Articles - View all dental implant articles
	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 Implants - Evaluating Your Options for Replacing Missing Teeth (Part 1) As we guide you through the marketing hype you'll see that well planned implants most often require a team approach in assessing whether they're right for you. Not only are they a better treatment choice, they will last longer, possibly a lifetime, making them the right choice and the most cost effective option long term... Read Article
	Dental Implants - Evaluating Your Professional Options for Care (Part 2) In Part Two, we discuss how to choose the "Right Dental Team" for successful implant treatment; where to go and why - and how to sift through the marketing hype... Read Article
	Implant Success Rate This article discusses the factors which can influence dental implant success... Read Article
	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

Featured Periodontics Articles - View all periodontics articles
	Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease Have your gums ever bled when you brushed or flossed? This most commonly overlooked simple sign may be the start of silent (periodontal) disease leading to tooth loss. Learn what you can do to prevent this problem and keep your teeth for life... Read Article
	Periodontal Surgery - Where Art Meets Science This article is an overview of how the art of plastic surgical procedures and the science of periodontics can enhance the health and beauty of your teeth. You will learn what periodontal surgery is designed to do, what makes it successful and what to expect during treatment... Read Article
	Warning Signs of Periodontal (Gum) Disease This article provides the warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease. Don't wait until it's too late... Read Article

Other Articles of Interest
	Oral Sedation Dentistry Step out from under the shadow of fear and into the calm of sedation dentistry. There are safe and time-tested options available to ensure that you have a positive and painless dental experience. Your apprehension and hypersensitivity to pain melt away, yet you remain awake and in control... Read Article
	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
	The Magic of Orthodontics Proper alignment of the teeth is basic to "Smile Design". Their position dictates how they work together and affects the way you look and smile. Only orthodontic treatment can move teeth into the right position. Simply put, when things look right, they probably are right. Learn the basics of smile analysis and design and whether the magic of orthodontics will work for you... Read Article
	TMD - The Great Impostor This "chameleon" of dental disorders manifests in a variety of ways, including joint pain, sinusitus, 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 - 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
	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
	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
	Smile Design Enhanced with Porcelain Veneers In part two of the series on Smile Design, Dear Doctor takes an in-depth look at Porcelain Veneers, a superior yet minimally invasive technique for smile enhancement. We'll explain not only when they're appropriate, but also when they're not... Read Article

About Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health
Dear Doctor magazine is a quarterly publication written exclusively by dental health care professionals for the education and well-being of you, the general public. Written in uncomplicated language, Dear Doctor provides information that is accurate, authoritative, and trustworthy on all aspects of dentistry.

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