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There’s only one reason Dr. Jason Hehr jumped in early on the Yomi, the first robotic surgery tool specifically for dental procedures. Although he considers himself to be an innovator, it’s not the cool new tech that drew him in. It is the “patient experience” – a phrase he repeats multiple times. Dr. Hehr, a … Read more
The process of creating three-dimensional, solid objects from a digital file was first developed in the early 1980s. Since then, the use of 3D printing has emerged as a valuable commodity in various facets of the world economy. Today it plays a critical and ever-growing role in the medical field. In dentistry, for example, health … Read more
Brighton Park Emergency Provides Just-in-Time Access Summerville Medical Center and Trident Health officially opened their newest location Aug. 24. Brighton Park Emergency, a free-standing emergency room at 1626 N. Main St. in Summerville, will expand access to quality health services to residents in Cane Bay, Nexton, Del Webb, Carnes Crossroads and other areas of Berkeley … Read more
This isn’t news: Wash your hands. Social distance. Wear a mask. We’re all weary of hearing about all of this. But the longer it takes for everyone to follow the guidelines, the longer it’s going to take to get back to “normal” – to our jobs, our schools, our friends and to a sounder mental … Read more
Years ago, my primary care doctor told me that flossing every day would add two years to my life. That stuck with me. But it also got me thinking. Why did my family medicine physician give me advice on dental care? The reason was simple. It was because he knew that good oral health was … Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to turn our lives upside down, it doesn’t surprise Dr. Anne Marie Albano that an increasing number of people are experiencing new or worsened mental health struggles. “The first thing that comes to my mind is a quote from Holocaust survivor and Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl,” said Dr. Albano, executive … Read more