By: Robert C. Rawdin, D.D.S, F.A.C.P. This Sunday, most Americans reset their clock to “spring forward.” This March time adjustment, when lose an hour of sleep, is a lot less fun than then when we “fall back.” The truth is that any disruption of our sleep schedule, even one hour, can create mayhem on our …
By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. Is it safe? Yes! And here’s why: • A new study by the American Dental Association (ADA) indicates that less than 1% of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. • The ADA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that dentistry is essential health care. • The …
“Tooth” be Told: Is it safe to get my teeth cleaned during a pandemic? Read More »
By: Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg Once again it’s time for crayons, books and bright pencils – and new toothbrushes! Back to school 2020, means parents are faced with the usual chaos, plus the unique challenges brought on by Covid-19. Maintaining your child’s health is on every parent’s mind and that should include dental health. Staying on …
By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin We’re not sure about you, but we were literally counting down the days until Governor Cuomo said that we could enter Phase II of reopening the state. During all that downtime we had, we spent many hours planning on how reopening would impact the safety of our patients and our employees. …
Now That I Can Go to the Dentist, How Can I Minimize My Risk? Read More »
By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. We already know that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spread similarly to how other flu-like diseases spread – through saliva or mucus droplets in the air. But did you know that the body has a natural filter for that? It’s called the nose. With May being “Mouth Breathing Awareness” month, let’s …
Nasal Breathing: Your Secret Weapon Against COVID-19? Read More »