Dental Health Articles

Behind every great dentist there is a man or a woman who cares deeply for patients, who calms a crying child, who spots an early sign of oral cancer or who saves a tooth in danger of extraction. This person is an important cog in the machine that is a successful dental practice, always holding moving parts together and often performing many tasks at once. These employees have … [Read more...] about Dental Hygienists: The Unsung Heroes in Health Care

Does anyone actually enjoy going to the dentist? Our theory is no, probably not. You have to keep your mouth wide open while someone pokes your teeth with sharp objects, and then, sometimes even with insurance, you have to pay a sizable bill. For people without insurance, the astronomical cost of dental care is an insurmountable barrier, leading to potentially major health … [Read more...] about Free Dental Services to Those in Need: A Reason to Smile

During a crisis, individuals and organizations have a choice of how they will react. It is an easy option to emotionally and physically shut down over situations that cannot be controlled. However, the other choice is to become a leader. The coronavirus has defined so many of our local businesses and individuals. When faced with the decision of how to react to the pandemic, … [Read more...] about Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery: Dedication to Reach a Community

And just like that, the dental profession is en vogue. Earlier this year, dentist was ranked No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report’s 100 Best Jobs of 2016. (Orthodontist finished first.) It’s a far cry from the pop culture depictions of dentists as idiosyncratic sub-doctors, and the attitude couldn’t come at a better time as studies continue to show a direct link between … [Read more...] about The MUSC College of Dental Medicine

Before I interviewed the president and past president of the South Carolina Dental Association’s Coastal District – Dr. Robbie Lake and Dr. Scott Cayouette, respectively – I tried to imagine what a bunch of dentists might talk about during those annual conventions. But soon enough I found out that there’s a lot more doing than talking involved in this organization – more … [Read more...] about The South Carolina Dental Association: Smiles All Around