By Elizabeth Miller, DDS A hot news story this past week has revealed an investigation of an oral surgeon in Oklahoma who was allegedly using poor infection control practices. The investigation is questioning whether the dentist was putting his patients at risk of serious infections, such as hepatitis, by failing to follow proper infection control […]
By Elizabeth Miller, DDS, MS - Atkins, Maestrello, Miller and Associates Oral Health Considerations of Breastfeeding The experience of breastfeeding is very special for many new moms as they consider that time a valuable bonding experience between the mother and newborn child. Moms who are able to breastfeed also benefit for other reasons: they gain overall […]
Most parents know this story all too well. The ‘innocent pacifier’ is used when babies are born to offer them comfort – and yes, to keep them from crying. Babies have a strong sucking need when they are born, but the dreaded pacifier often becomes too much of a crutch and a habit over time. […]
April is National Autism Month, and as the epidemic of children on the autism spectrum grows comes the need for specialized care for their families. Autistic children and their families are frequently confronted with many challenges in creating and maintaining good dental health – including difficulty with changes in routine, restricted diets, sensitivity to certain […]
