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
Perhaps to no surprise, within the past hour, the Plano schools have cancelled all activities for tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2023. As we do, we follow the PISD.edu website for these closings and late starts, as they have more resources
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
