by Dr. L on Dec 12th in Health and Nutrition
Disruptive Behavior Affects Hospital Financial Health. FYI: 1.5 million preventable drug “events” occur each year 1 out of every 10 patients suffers as a result adverse drug events increase the hospital stay 2.2-4.6 days hospital acquired infections result in 99,000 deaths each year and an estimated 1.7 million infections Don Lowrance, MS, DDS, CCN via [...]
by Dr. L on Dec 12th in Mercury-Free Dentistry
FDA Hearing on Mercury-Based Fillings Will Question Safety Threshold. Here we go again. More than 30 years ago, concerned dentists organized to fight against the use of Amalgam as a dental restoration. Amalgam is the silver filling material that is still the most commonly used dental restorative material. The initial push-back came from the American [...]
by Dr. L on Nov 22nd in Health and Nutrition
Over the last 5 years, I have posted articles relating to Vitamin D deficiency many times. Each time, I have encouraged increased doses of Vit D for various reasons. The new unofficial standard is 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily (old suggested dose was 400 IU daily) and the the new blood test guidelines (unofficial) [...]
by Dr. L on Oct 19th in Other
What if you could forgo getting a shot for anesthetic and instead use a nasal spray. That right—a nasal spray. That is just what may happen if the Phase 3 clinical trials go as expected. Sometime within the next 24 months a nasal spray will be available for use to make the upper teeth numb. [...]
by Dr. L on Aug 31st in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental, Mouthguards PPM, Sleep Apnea, TMJ
neuromuscular dentistry,face lift,cosmetic dentures,balance,strength,youthful appearance Cosmetic Dentures are more than better denture teeth! Years ago, I heard someone talking about riding in really good sports car. They talked about how different the feel was from riding in a Mustang. Since I have never ridden in a Lamborghini and probably never will, I will always have [...]
by Dr. L on Jul 5th in Health and Nutrition
Antioxidants do help arteries stay healthy. Good supporting article on the cardiovascular benefits of taking antioxidants: in this case Vit C, E, coenzyme Q10 and Se (selenium). Don Lowrance, DDS Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist Neuromuscular Dentist treating Sleep Apnea and TMJ Share on Facebook
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