Issue 35 of Dear Doctor Magazine

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

		Issue 4, Volume 10 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Mayim Bialik Former child star Mayim Bialik spent her teen years playing the title character in the TV sitcom Blossom. After the show ended, she got a PhD in neuroscience…and Mayim thought her acting days were over. Then the perfect TV role came along: neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory. Now Mayim is once again a series regular — not to mention a prolific blogger, published author, and the mother of two young boys who love to floss! Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		Overdentures and Fixed Dentures In recent decades, two high-tech systems have become excellent options for replacing missing teeth. Both removable overdentures and fixed (non-removable) dentures use dental implants for stability. Our expert explains their similarities and differences... Read this Feature Article
		How Technology Aids Dental Implant Therapy Implant dentistry is on the cutting edge of medical treatment, thanks to the convergence of several advanced technologies. Find out how dentists use advanced diagnostic imaging, computer-aided manufacturing, guided surgery and virtual treatment planning to replace missing teeth with greater precision, accuracy and efficiency... Read this Feature Article
		How Your Dentist Can Help You Look Younger Many people start to see their smiles deteriorate as they age, whether it's due to worn-down teeth or receding gums. But skilled cosmetic dentists can successfully reverse many types of age-revealing dental decline. Find out what they can do for you... Read this Feature Article
		How Gum Disease Gets Started Gum disease is a bacterial infection that affects almost half of adults over age 30 — and 70 percent of adults over age 65! The earlier it is detected, the easier it is to treat. That's why it is so important to understand how it gets started... Read this Feature Article
		Interceptive Orthodontics Done at just the right time, interceptive orthodontic treatment can influence the growth and development of the jaws, and produce a better-aligned bite. It offers results that couldn't otherwise be achieved without longer or more invasive treatments... Read this Feature Article
		Why See an Endodontist? Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with tissues and structures located inside the tooth. One of the most common endodontic treatments is root canal therapy, a procedure that eases the pain associated with an infection deep inside the tooth — and often saves teeth that would otherwise be lost... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Should I Get My Silver Fillings Removed? Health organizations agree that amalgam fillings are safe Read this Consultation
		Dental Care During Pregnancy Maintaining good oral hygiene is more important than ever Read this Consultation
		Brushing and Flossing: Which Should Be Done First? Two experts weigh in on how you can establish the best oral hygiene routine. Read them both — and then decide for yourself! Read this Consultation