A concerning article* was recently shared by NPR** in October (written by The Associated Press). As a neuromuscular dentist who treats a number of sleep apnea patients through oral appliance therapy, it provides an update on an issue I’ve been tracking for quite some time. First, let me address the… Read More…
The 2022 calendar says we are one month away from the first day of Fall. Realizing this, I wanted to share some news and reminders, especially in the way of payment options available through our Macomb County dental office. The beauty of these PAYMENT PLANS is in how they allow… Read More…
Baby Boomers is a term used to describe a population surge of those who were born post-WW II between the years 1946 – 1964. Starting in 2030, all “boomers” will be older than 65, making up 21 percent of the population (up from 15 percent at present). This gives the… Read More…
Every year, our Shelby Township dental office awards two scholarships to high school seniors interested in a health-related career. I’m so pleased to introduce you to our 2022 Ban R. Barbat, DDS-PC Scholarship recipients. Congratulations to… While maintaining a 4.13 GPA, Eisenhower High graduate ISABELLA YESKE was active in extracurricular activities,… Read More…
If you’ve had a chance to see the new Top Gun movie, the “top gun” crew is extremely well-defined; so much so that the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine shares a routine for the upper body muscle work that gave the crew such tone and definition. Although men tend… Read More…
Seeing is believing. While that’s sometimes debatable, seeing something certainly enhances the ability to verify its existence. One of the advantages of our Cone Beam 3D imaging technology is to give patients the ability to SEE the “inside” areas of their anatomy. In our dental office, that relates to dental… Read More…
We all have that family member who can, seemingly in a flash, fall asleep. Yours may nod off as soon as he sits down after Thanksgiving dinner. Or, a spouse may frequently (and quickly) fall asleep in front of the television. While the pleasure of sleep occurs more easily for… Read More…
On February 24th, our Shelby Township dental office celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional dentistry to patients who have filled each day with smiles! Throughout this time, I’ve met some of the finest people on earth. For them, we have been committed to providing complete dental services in one location,… Read More…
As studies reveal more intricacies of the COVID-19 virus, we are learning about what makes an individual more vulnerable and what can create a higher risk of its severity, or death. In the U.S., about 81 percent of COVID-related deaths have been in the 65 and over age group. Risks… Read More…
A friend recently saw an orthopedist for knee pain. He was confident in the doctor’s reputation and able to be seen fairly quickly. Suspecting a torn meniscus, the doctor ordered an MRI, which was taken in the same facility. Once the results clarified the tear, he was scheduled for his… Read More…
