Dentistry is not often in the news but several months ago there were some stories about the lack of evidence for the benefits of flossing. It was reported that the recommendation to floss was dropped from the U.S. Dietary Guidelines this year, after having been recommended since 1979. An enterprising reporter wrote to the government and was told that there was just not much evidence for the benefits of flossing and that is why it was dropped. Like everyone else, I was surprised at this as I had The Flossing “Controversy” Dr. Richard Janis 11/15/2016
Dentistry is not often in the news but several months ago there were some stories about the lack of evidence for the benefits of flossing. It was reported that the recommendation to floss was dropped from the U.S. Dietary Guidelines this year, after having been recommended since 1979. An enterprising reporter wrote to the government and was told that there was just not much evidence for the benefits of flossing and that is why it was dropped. Like everyone else, I was surprised at this as I had
I recently had the opportunity to complete a project that I started 7 years ago, when my mother passed away. My mother died in 2009 after a long battle with kidney cancer. She was treated for the last few years of her life at the City of Hope in Southern California, a wonderful center for cancer treatment. Although my mother taught elementary school for over 30 years, her passion in life was art. She loved many forms of art including painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics and she studied A Personal Project Completed Dr. Richard Janis 07/18/2016
I recently had the opportunity to complete a project that I started 7 years ago, when my mother passed away. My mother died in 2009 after a long battle with kidney cancer. She was treated for the last few years of her life at the City of Hope in Southern California, a wonderful center for cancer treatment. Although my mother taught elementary school for over 30 years, her passion in life was art. She loved many forms of art including painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics and she studied
While not the most interesting topic, our office gets enough questions about dental insurance that I wanted to write a blog about it. Insurance issues are confusing to patients and are among the most common questions we do receive. I am not an expert on the subject but my office manager, Melissa, is an expert and I consulted her about the most common concerns our patients have. She is always available for any questions from patients about insurance. I do realize that dental treatment can be Dental Insurance Dr. Richard Janis 11/03/2015
While not the most interesting topic, our office gets enough questions about dental insurance that I wanted to write a blog about it. Insurance issues are confusing to patients and are among the most common questions we do receive. I am not an expert on the subject but my office manager, Melissa, is an expert and I consulted her about the most common concerns our patients have. She is always available for any questions from patients about insurance. I do realize that dental treatment can be
