The American Dental Association just published new recommendations for taking x-rays. These recommendations include no longer using a lead apron to protect the abdominal and neck regions. This is surprising at first to consider. However, digital x-rays require less radiation
This week, a young adult patient asked me about the product “Zyn” (image above from www.truthinitiative.org). He described this as an “artificial nicotine.” I actually was not aware of this specific product. So, I decided to do some research on
We have been monitoring weather conditions all weekend. When we went to bed last night, we were expecting to work today. When we awoke at 5am, we saw at least a dusting of snow from a wide area. As a
As indicated on the Plano Independent School District website just now, and imaged above, their schools are closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Traditionally, my dental office has followed the lead of the PISD in these matters, as they have
We too saw and heard of the early carpool lines at the area schools, and we were aware of the weather forecasts. As a result, we closed our office at 1:30pm today. With some of the area schools also indicating
We realize that there are still some medical entities that require mask wear by patients. Within my dental office, masks are generally not required, as is consistent with CDC recommendations. While our clinical personnel wear masks and perhaps also face
Many of us have made visits to hospitals or medical offices recently. We found out that mask wear is still required in these places. However, per the CDC, patients no longer have to wear masks in dental offices in counties
Due to the worsening road conditions this afternoon, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and due to continued rain/freezing rain/sleet predicted for the rest of the day today and for tomorrow, with temperatures remaining below freezing, we are already calling for closing
We all have been hearing for quite a few days about our impending cold weather with precipitation of some kind. My dental office hours will follow those of the Plano Independent School District; their resources for data on making decisions
