I took this photo on Sept 8,2017 at Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. The thing with taking photos of waterfalls is that you can never capture the sound which is a major key to it’s serenity. Orthodontist have historically been restless individuals. What I mean by this is, orthodontist seek continuous improvement. This characteristic draw has made our profession a very innovative one. There have been innovations in the way we diagnose,... Read More

I can remember every broken heart in my life. All unique in their own right but in the end, all of them the same. All of them, of course, ending in white spot lesions. Ok, I’m am probably sounding a little dramatic here but ONLY just a little. And what is a white spot lesion? I will explain more in detail. To summarize, it is the initial stages of a... Read More

As a health care professional, I strongly believe that one of my inherent duties is that of an educator; to be a distributor of knowledge. I have spent many years and experiences gaining dental and orthodontic knowledge. This knowledge, however isn’t mine to keep but rather mine to share. Hence, the primary reason for the creation of this blog: To provide a platform for open discussion. To provide a platform... Read More

Photo Credit: Gerald W. Wesley We perform hundreds of new patient exams each year in our office. I feel that this is one of the greatest parts of being a healthcare provider! The opportunity to meet such a broad, diverse range of people. Each interaction brings a new and unique experience. I don’t have to travel 15 hours, with a 10 hour layover, before getting on another 8 hour flight... Read More