Monica Frazier Anderson, D.D.S.

Monica Frazier Anderson, D.D.S.

Monica F. Anderson earned her D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1988, and a B.A. in biology from Baylor University in 1984. She sold her solo general practice 2001 to pursue her core passion of community engagement. She is currently on staff with St. David’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides free onsite dental services for social service agencies, local musicians, and disadvantaged students at Title I schools in Central Texas.

Dr. Anderson is also a journalist, motivational speaker, and published author of five books. She has been a freelance writer for DrBicuspid.com since 2008. She has also served as an Associate Editor for Northwest Dentistry. After graduating from dental school, she served on the Minnesota Dental Association’s Peer Review Committee and she was appointed to serve on the Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. She has lectured throughout the United States and internationally to civic, corporate, and university groups on topics ranging from The Medical Benefits of Humor to Communication Skills.

She has a exemplary history of community service and has received numerous commendations for her activism, including: Baylor University Alumni Association’s Outstanding Young Alumni award, Fort Worth ISD’s Distinguished Graduate Award, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus’ 2011 Outstanding Community Leader Award, and the Millenium Award for Medicine from Altrusa, International.

She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the National Dental Association.

Robert S. Baratz, M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S.

Robert S. Baratz, M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., is an internist, dentist, and researcher who resides in Newton, MA. The founder of four companies, he has also served as medical director for two others in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. He has been involved with issues regarding the safety and proper use of drugs and biomaterials since 1980. He has served on the medical and dental faculties of Northwestern and Tufts Universities. He currently serves on the faculty of Boston University School of Medicine, having initially been appointed in 1976. His broad knowledge of interactions of materials and the body has been sought by numerous licensing boards, regulatory agencies, universities, government agencies, insurance companies, and professional associations. He is also an expert in medical database applications and analyses.

Dr. Baratz has worked for more than twenty years in dental and medical practice for private, public, and government entities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, The Daughters of Charity, and the Harvard Community Health Plan. Currently he is president and medical director of South Shore Health Center in Braintree, MA; president of the National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF); a member of the board of scientific advisors of the American Council on Science and Health; president of International Medical Consultation Services, Inc. of Newton, MA; and medical director of Skin Systems, Inc. of Peabody, MA. In 1992, the American Dental Association gave him a Presidential Citation for his work in advancing oral public health. In 1993, he received the City of Newton's first Good Neighbor Award. He has been listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in Science and Engineering.

Martin J. Davis, D.D.S.

Martin J. Davis received his B.A. from Yale University and both his D.D.S. and the Certificate of Training in Pediatric Dentistry from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Currently, Dr. Davis is associate dean for Student and Alumni Affairs (including admissions, financial aid, academic, personal and career counseling, alumni affairs, and the Annual Appeal), and is chief information officer, at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He was the division director of Pediatric Dentistry for over 22 years at Columbia.

Dr. Davis is a past-president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a past-president of the American Society of Dentistry for Children and a trustee of the ASDC and the AAPD Education Foundations and of the William J. Gies Foundation of the American Dental Education Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, AAPD, and ASDC, and a past chair of the American Dental Education Association Section for Development, Alumni Affairs, and Public Relations. Dr. Davis has published over 65 articles and textbook chapters and has presented at numerous national and international symposia.

John C. Deverman, D.D.S.

John C. Deverman, D.D.S., has been in private practice for 35 years. He completed his dental training at the University of the Pacific 1973, and later was a clinical instructor at the school from 1996 to 2001. An active member of the ADA, CDA, and Contra Costa Dental Society, Dr. Deverman's practice offers a full range of services, including on-site Cerec restorations. He's an avid musician (and member of the American Harp Society) and gourmand (and member of the International Wine and Food Society).

Kim A. Gowey, D.D.S.

Kim A. Gowey received his D.D.S. degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977, graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. He received the Psi Omega Scholastic Achievement Award and was elected to membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society. Dr. Gowey has practiced in Medford, WI since 1977.

Dr. Gowey is past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (2006), a founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 1985, and a founder of the Wisconsin Implant Study Club. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and received a fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1988. Dr. Gowey has been a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry since 1980, serving as Central District President, editor of AAID News, and chairman of the Admissions and Credentials Board for five years.

Dr. Gowey has been a contributing editor to Dental Study Club, a national continuing education publication. He was an article reviewer for Quintessence International on the topic of implant dentistry. Dr. Gowey has presented lectures at the local, state, national, and international level.

Dr. Gowey has taught at Baylor College of Dentistry in the Continuing Education Department’s "Hands-on Implant Dentistry" program. He was on the faculty of the Howard University School of Dentistry's AAID Maxicourse in Implant Dentistry.

Frank Hsu, D.D.S.

Dr. Frank Hsu has been in practice since 2003. He earned his D.D.S. from Northwestern University in 2000, and his undergraduate degree from Berkeley in 1994. He completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, a post-doctoral residency at the University of California, San Francisco,

Each year Dr. Hsu enjoys volunteering in "Dentist with a Heart", an ADA sponsored program providing dental care to underprivileged children. Among other services, Dr. Hsu offers general procedures such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, bridges, and sealants for children. His practice offers a number of cosmetic procedures, including bleaching, veneers, implants, and orthodontics. Dr. Hsu recently added laser technology to his practice, for soft tissue surgery, crown lengthening, and other procedures.

Ben Johnson, dental student

Ben Johnson is a member of the class of 2010 attending the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. He graduated from Utah Valley University in 2006 with a B.S. in biology. He is involved with several dental clubs including the Xi Psi Phi, a national dental fraternity, the Dental Practice Management Club, and the Temple Haiti Club, an organization that travels to Haiti once a year to perform charity dental services. He is the sophomore representative for the Temple Oral Surgery Honor Society and was nominated to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national honor society during his freshman year. He has been married for five years and has two boys who keep him on his toes. His hobbies include photography, snowboarding, and web sites, including the ever popular DMDstudent.com blog.

David Landau, D.D.S.

David Landau, D.D.S., graduated cum laude from the University of the Pacific in 1982 and completed his dental training at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1985. He has practiced his entire career in San Diego, working as a solo practitioner for 14 years before forming Complete Dental Health with Dr. Tim Collins in 1999.

Dr. David Landau was honored for his excellence by his peers when he was cited in San Diego Magazine’s 2005 and 2007 Top Doctors issues as one of the "Best Dentists in America".

Dr. David Landau has gone through extensive training to become an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Fewer than 250 dentists in the world have earned this prestigious designation. He is one of San Diego’s most respected cosmetic dentists. Dr. David Landau is a past- president and current board member of the AACD affiliate, the Southwest Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Through his affiliation with the AACD, Dr. David Landau has produced numerous seminars on restorative and cosmetic dentistry for local dentists.

James R. Mattingly, V., D.D.S.

James Mattingly, D.D.S., received his bachelors degree from the University of California at Davis. He then graduated in 1997 with high honors from the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA. He has been in private practice in Walnut Creek, CA, for 11 years.

Dr. Mattingly has been inducted into both local and national dental honorary societies for the pursuit of excellence in dentistry. He participates in community outreach and world missionary dentistry. Dr. Mattingly is happily married and the proud father of a beautiful little girl and a boy. Dr. Mattingly is an active member of The American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Contra Costa Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and the Tau Kappa Omega Local Dental Honor Society, and is a Diamond Certified professional.

Edwin T. Parks, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. Edwin T. Parks is a full professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He rejoined the faculty in 1997 after a two-year absence, during which time he had a solo oral medicine practice in Tallahassee FL. After graduating from Centre College Danville, KY in 1977 with a B.S. in both biochemistry and molecular biology, he attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry at Lexington and received his D.M.D. in 1981. Until he came to Indiana University School of Dentistry for postgraduate study in 1991, Dr. Parks held positions in Kentucky at Hazard Community College and Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green), and had a solo private practice in general dentistry in Whitesburg.

While pursuing his postgraduate degree, he became the staff dentist for the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center and began his training in forensic odontology. He received his M.S. in Dental Diagnostic Sciences in 1995. Dr. Parks is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He is also a member of the American Dental Education Association, International Association for Dental Research, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

Dr. Parks has published multiple book chapters and articles in such journals as JADA, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, Dermatologic Clinics, The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, and the Journal of the Indiana Dental Association. As a speaker, Dr. Parks is in great demand, making presentations around the world covering various oral medicine and radiology topics. Dr. Parks sees radiology, oral medicine, and TMJ/TMD/facial pain patients at Indiana University's Center for Oral Diagnosis and Treatment.

Ines Velez, D.D.S., M.S.

Ines Velez, D.D.S., M.S. is director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a fellow at American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

Dr. Velez has been a practicing oral maxillofacial pathologist for 22 years. A graduate of Colegio Odontologico Colombiano, she received her postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial pathology from the University of Florida. In addition, Dr. Velez received her master's in education from Universidad De Los Andes, Colombia.

She has contributed to a number of clinical journals, including Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Endodontics, JADA, Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Today's FDA, and New York State Dental Journal.


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Silver dental fillings may not harm kids' brains

February 14, 2008 -- NEW YORK (Reuters) Feb. 13 A new study adds to evidence that mercury-containing dental fillings do not harm children's brain development, as some have feared.

Silver fillings, called amalgams, have been used to treat cavities for more than a century. The fillings are made from a combination of metals, including mercury, and research has shown that small amounts of mercury vapor are released from the fillings over time.

Because mercury poisoning is known to damage the central nervous system and kidneys, consumer groups and some experts have concerns about the potential health effects of low-level mercury exposure from amalgam fillings.

In the new study, researchers in Portugal and the U.S. followed 507 children who had received either amalgam or resin-based fillings when they were between 8 and 12 years old. Over seven years, the two groups showed no differences in their rates of neurological symptoms, such as tremors, vision or hearing deficits, or coordination problems.

Dr. Martin Lauterbach, a neurologist at the University of Lisbon in Portugal, led the study. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

The results add to evidence from two recent studies -- including one of this same group of children -- that found no evidence that amalgam fillings harmed children's intellectual or behavioral development.

Still, mercury-containing fillings remain controversial. An advisory panel to the U.S. government recently said that while existing evidence suggests the fillings are generally safe, more study is needed into certain unanswered questions -- such as how amalgam fillings in pregnant women might affect fetal development.

Some consumer groups, dentists and lawmakers believe that amalgam fillings should be banned. The American Dental Association (ADA) maintains, however, that the weight of the scientific evidence indicates that the fillings are safe, and should continue to be an option for patients.

According to the ADA, strong, durable amalgam fillings may be the best choice in certain situations, such as when treating the molars -- the large teeth in the back of the mouth that bear much of the work of chewing.

As newer filling materials have become available, however, fewer people in the U.S. and Western Europe have been receiving mercury-containing fillings. In recent years in the U.S., less than one-third of new fillings have been the amalgam variety.

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Dentists play the dating game at work

Dentists play the dating game at work

February 14, 2008 -- When it comes to mixing business with pleasure, dentists are not far behind James Bond. One of five dentists admitted to dating a co-worker or employee, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey.

Highlights from the survey:

Of the surveyed dentists, 21% admitted to having office romances.
Of the surveyed men, 24% had been in office relationships, while of the surveyed women, only 10% admitted to work romances.
Most office romances take place in suburban areas, with 24% of the polled dentists saying they had been in a relationship at work. In urban areas, 21% said yes; rural areas had the lowest rate at 10%.
A higher percentage (24%) of specialists said yes to office romances than general dentists (20%).
"While it was quite passionate and enjoyable, it clouded my judgment on some important office dynamics," said one Illinois dentist quoted in the survey results. "It almost cost me my office in that it killed morale. Thanks to a great staff, they stuck with me."

"At a time in my life when I needed a sympathetic ear, I found my dental assistant to be loving and caring," said a New York dentist in the survey. "My feeling is this: If the relationship is consensual, and the two colleagues can separate business from personal issues, try to make a go of it. My personal life, if kept private from the day-to-day operations of the office, is my own business."


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BSML offers cheaper faster veneers

BSML offers cheaper faster veneers

February 14, 2008 -- BSML, Inc., a provider of teeth whitening systems, has released a new veneer product called BriteVeneers.

BriteVeneers eliminates the need to remove or alter healthy tooth structure or administer injections/anesthesia. This product uses an all-in-one tray that permanently fits over teeth. Patients go in for two visits: The first one for photos and impressions, and the second one for the veneer fitting.

"Typically, the patients who need veneers the most can not afford them," claims a company press release. "The new BriteVeneers process offers all of the results of custom crafted veneers at a price that fits comfortably into the budget of the average dental patient."


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Dentists attack sleep apnea

Dentists attack sleep apnea

February 13, 2008 -- Dentists can do a lot more than give their patients healthy smiles these days. They can also help them get a healthy night’s sleep.

Dentists are becoming leaders in the fight to combat sleep apnea, an under-diagnosed disorder that can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and strokes. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine declared in 2006 that oral appliances -- fitted by dentists -- could be used instead of breathing machines to control mild to moderate forms of this debilitating condition.

"Physicians really have a choice," said David B. Rosen, D.M.D., an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University’s dental school, who taught dentists how to treat sleep apnea at the Yankee Dental Congress 33 recently held in Boston. "There’s a lot of good quality research that shows that oral appliances work."

People suffering from sleep apnea stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time throughout the night. They may wake up choking or gasping for breath, and are often excessively sleepy during the day. Yet only 5% of sufferers are ever diagnosed with the problem, in which the entire upper airway is blocked.

That’s unfortunate because their disrupted sleep leaves them more prone to morning headaches and reflux. People with sleep apnea have ten times more car accidents than the general public, Dr. Rosen said. They spend more than $5 billion a year on sleep studies, medications, and other therapies.

And if left untreated, sleep apnea can shorten adult life spans by as much as half, said Richard B. Drake, D.D.S., a Texas dentist on the board of directors of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Obstructive sleep apnea is surprisingly common, with doctors estimating that 12 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening condition. That’s more Americans than suffer from asthma.

The condition is much more common in men than women and progressively worsens with age and weight gain, Dr. Rosen said. So as the U.S. population gets older and fatter, the number of apnea sufferers is increasing.

The treatment of choice for sleep apnea remains a cumbersome machine that delivers air pressure. Called CPAP (pronounced "see-pap"), short for continuous positive airway pressure machine, the device is difficult to use. Patients have to be hooked up to the noisy machine throughout the night. Even if the racket doesn't keep them awake, they must also get used to wearing a mask all night long -- a tricky maneuver for the typical sleeper who tosses and turns all night long. Because of the hassles, as few as 30% of patients who own a CPAP use it regularly, researchers have found.

Enter the dentist. There are now 54 different kinds of oral appliances that dentists can offer patients, with new models coming out all the time, Dr. Rosen said. Most work by pushing the patients’ jaw forward, which pulls their tongue forward and guarantees that their air passages stay open.

Patients find using them more palatable than the machines, said Dr. Rosen, noting studies show compliance for the oral appliances is as high as 93%.

Comfort does not come cheap, however. Appliances cost about $2,500 and the initial exam for creating them costs $250, Dr. Rosen said.

By contrast CPAP machines cost between $1,000 and $2,500 to buy and can be rented for about $100 a month. Renting is a good option, according to Dr. Drake, because so many people decide that the machines are too much trouble.

What to watch for

Dentists should be on the lookout for patients who report waking up with a sour taste in their mouth or have an excessively dry mouth in the morning. They may say they are extremely sleepy during the day and report that their spouses hear them snore loudly, with occasional, long pauses in the snoring. Patients who grind their teeth may also be suffering from apnea.

The condition is often found in people with large tonsils, large tongues, or tongues that have scalloping on their tips. It is also found in people with large necks -- typically more than 17 inches in men and more than 15.5 inches in women. People with a lot of nasal congestion may be more likely to suffer from apnea, too.

If you suspect a patient has sleep apnea, you should refer these patients to a sleep specialist (five specialty boards offer certificates in sleep medicine) because dentists can't legally diagnose sleep apnea. Confirming the diagnosis often requires an overnight sleep study, called a polysomnogram, which is performed at a hospital or sleep lab. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the patient comes back to the dentist to have an oral appliance fitted.

Doctors have been searching for the best way to treat apnea patients for more than a century, Dr. Rosen said. In the early 1900s, doctors sutured infants’ tongues forward if they had apnea problems. Later, they encouraged patients to wear helmets with chin straps to reposition jaws.

Some doctors perform a tracheostomy to bypass the obstructed area or remove part of the patient’s soft-palate tissue -- a procedure that is successful about half the time, Dr. Rosen said.

But turning to dentists for help has long been popular, too. Dentists created the first oral appliance in 1934, and by the 1980s were using tongue-retaining devices.

Patients’ biggest problem today is choosing among the various devices on the market (about half have been approved by the U.S. FDA), Dr. Rosen said. He often recommends the SomnMed or Klearway appliance because they are easier for dentists to fit and relatively easy for patients to use.

The SomnoMed MAS, the only two-piece appliance on the market, is popular with patients because it's easier to put in and take out. But patients who tend to open their mouths wide while they are sleeping are not good candidates for the SomnoMed, Dr. Rosen said, because the device comes apart when the mouth is opened past a certain point.

Once an oral appliance is fitted, patients typically undergo another sleep study to make sure it is working properly. These studies are often done at home.

While oral appliances are often well-tolerated, there can be side effects, Dr. Rosen said. Some patients will experience shifting teeth or jaw pain, so regular dental follow-ups are important.

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