By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Have any of you heard this today? “Doc, I’m calling you at home after hours because I’ve got this toothache again. This time it’s been hurting about a month and it’s just killing me.…
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By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor How many of your patients complain when you prescribe their prophylactic antibiotics? In my practice, it’s all of them. No one complains about the drugs they think will make them feel better, but when…
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…
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…
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Beyond the Bite 