An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Are Amalgam Fillings Safe?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor It seems to come in cycles. Not quite as often as the full moon, but maybe as often as the blue moon. There’s a slow news day and dentistry rises to the top of…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “How Safe Are Dental X-rays? Why do I Have to Get Them Every Year?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Lately, I’ve had a run of patients who are reluctant to have — or are flat-out refusing — dental radiographs. I’ve let a few patients go because I believe it is beneath the standard of care…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: Prevention and Cure

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor At least once a week a patient will ask me, “Why do I have to come in two (or three or four) times a year? I’ll just call you when something goes wrong.” There…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “I’m Gonna Pierce My Tongue!”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Having had more than my share of stitches and staples, I really can’t imagine electively poking holes in my person. You can imagine my dismay and confusion when someone comes in with a new…