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Why is Oil Pulling a Waste of Time?
It simply astounds me how blindly people accept “natural” remedies without any proof except personal testimonials, all while they proclaim that “real science” has been co-opted by greedy individuals and companies. The current fad of “Oil Pulling” is certainly one of the biggest examples of snake oil holistic mumbo-jumbo quackery to grace the surface of […]
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2016: A Charlotte Dentist’s Year in Review
Wow, I just realized that it’s April and that I never published this post about how amazing 2016 was for our Charlotte dental office! Because it really was a great year in so many ways, and all because we have so many awesome patients. A Terrific Team For our patients who’ve been with us more […]
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Do CEREC Same-Day Crowns Last a Long Time?
When it comes to dental crowns, patients have long loved the convenience of the CEREC CAD/CAM system, but some patients do ask if these crowns are as good as the those made by traditional dental labs. They particularly want to know how long these crowns last, because no one wants to have them redone any […]
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Book Review: “The Death of Expertise” by Tom Nichols
If you’ve been reading this blog over the last few years, you’ll certainly have noticed a pattern: a reliance on established, peer-reviewed science and critical thinking. Whether the topic is GMO vs. organic vs. conventional food, cavity prevention, cancer, juicing, or flossing, I always rely on expertise, accumulated and tested knowledge, and consensus over anecdotes, one-off […]
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Without Women, Dentistry Would “Grind” to a Halt
Sorry, but I just couldn’t resist the opening pun. 😀 In celebration of International Women’s Day today, though, a quick article is in order. Kind of like the article I recently wrote, Without Immigrants, Smiles by Payet Dentistry Wouldn’t Exist. Women Account for Over 90% of Dental Workers My apologies for not having done a […]
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A Day Without Immigrants Would Close Smiles by Payet Dentistry
Today is Thursday, February 16th, and across the United States, many businesses are either closing or restricting hours as a sign of solidarity and a protest against the actions being taken against immigrants by our government. They’re also a protest against the rising tide of racism and white nationalism that is seen in the news […]
