Issue 29 of Dear Doctor Magazine

In this Issue of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health magazine:

		Issue 1, Volume 9 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Fame, Fortune & Fillings Picture this: You’re sitting in the dental chair, waiting to be examined and who should walk in but… Dr. Sofia Vergara! Sound far-fetched? It wouldn’t have been if the sexy star had stuck to Career Plan A and stayed in dental school. Find out which other celebrities gave up dental careers for gold medals, best sellers and a Super Bowl ring. Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		Save a Tooth or Get an Implant? Advances in dentistry are now helping more people keep their natural teeth longer than ever before. Still, there are times when it may be impractical to try to save a diseased or injured tooth, and a dental implant may offer a better alternative. Our experts lay out the criteria for making this important decision... Read this Feature Article
		Antibiotics: Use And Abuse Antibiotics have been hailed as one of the most significant medical achievements of the 20th Century. But in recent years, the life-saving drugs we once relied on have become less effective at fighting the organisms that cause disease. Why is this happening, and what can be done? Read this Feature Article
		Michael Grandinetti: The Magic in a Smile Illusionist Michael Grandinetti is one of The CW Television Network’s Masters of Illusion. Yet one of the most magical events he himself ever witnessed was the transformation of his own smile. Michael talks to Dear Doctor about his favorite kinds of magic, both on stage and in the dental chair... Read this Feature Article
		IV Sedation in Dentistry Does dental treatment make you anxious? If so, you’re not alone: as much as 50% of the population has apprehension about dental treatment. An estimated 15% are so fearful, they avoid dental treatment entirely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how IV sedation allows for an anxiety-free experience of dental care... Read this Feature Article
		Dental & Medical Tourism: It’s No Vacation More than 1 million Americans traveled abroad for health care last year — about half of them seeking low-cost dental care. But is dental care abroad really such a bargain? If you are thinking about having your treatment performed in another country, here’s what you should know.... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Gum Swelling During Orthodontics How to Combat Swelling and Tissue Overgrowth While Wearing Braces Read this Consultation
		Apicoectomy A Surgical Option When Root Canal Treatment Fails Read this Consultation
		Botox Treatment for TMJ Pain A New Remedy That Needs More Proof Read this Consultation
		Trigeminal Neuralgia A Nerve Disorder That Causes Facial Pain Read this Consultation

Did You Know?
		Pioneering Dentist Invented the Golf Tee Read this Article

Tips
		10 Health Tips for College Students Read this Article