For months, I had been meaning to investigate the physiological changes that long-term mask wearing may have on our bodies. For the...

I’ve decided to focus on the TONGUE for the purpose of this post. I recognize that the tongue is a crucial muscle that lends to both...

This article I wrote along with my colleagues and friends Dr. Lauren Levi and Gillian Gerstley was published last week with the NYCDS and...

We can’t hide from the paranoia and hysteria. The air smells pre-apocalyptic. The ripple effects of fear may be worse than this virus...

It feels like everyone’s got an opinion and personal outlook regarding breastfeeding. While many are very open and accepting of your...

As an orthodontist in my final weeks of pregnancy, I felt it fitting to round up some information regarding oral healthcare and...

With the holiday season in sight, it’s time to hone in on some baking skills for the most important food group – dessert! Healthful...

To conclude this series on Blood Type diets, I plan to summarize how each blood type group best responds to various conditions and/or diseas

Last month I introduced concepts of the blood type diet and delved into the Type O Blood-type. Here is a refresh and of a breakdown of...

Just a few months ago I ate steak for the first time in about 10 years AND I didn't get sick. It was a lean cut, well-proportioned and...

As we approach the beginning of the new year, it is customary to prepare a mental (or literal) list of aspirations. What are some of the...

For the final part of this interceptive orthodontics series, I would like to discuss several lifestyle practices that can encourage ideal...

For part three of this series, I will be discussing interventional orthodontics to control habits such as thumb sucking, finger biting...

Next in this mini-series I would like to discuss the “orthopedic” aspect of orthodontics, which entails growth modification. There are...

For this series, I’m going to discuss Interceptive Orthodontics. What that means is early interventional orthodontic treatment or Phase 1...

I recently attended a talk led by Dr. Paul Fleischman, psychiatrist and Vipassana meditation teacher, entitled "Meditation – A Path...

One year ago I sustained a minor injury to my neck in a very technical fitness class – surprisingly it was not dental-related although my...

I like to consider myself an optimist. While I certainly appreciate the little things in life, at times I still may catch myself...

Finally, the last part of our obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) mini-series (whew)! In this section, I will dig a little deeper and discuss OSA

Discussing sleep apnea in children has boomed in popularity. You might be wondering, I thought sleep apnea was an adult problem? There...