Philip Batson

Aphthous ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, are no fun, but they're also not anything to overly concern yourself with since most come and go within a week or two. That's just one topic today in another wide-ranging (but mouth-related) conversation with Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS. May 24, 2023

Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, answer every day dental questions, like: ‘what’s the best type of toothbrush to use?’ and ‘does whitening toothpaste damage the enamel?’ and ‘can you overdo the use of mouthwash?’ April 25, 2023

What do gum disease, tooth sensitivity, tooth decay, oral cancer and dry mouth have in common? They're the five most common problems dentists deal with on a day-to-day basis. We take it one issue at a time with DRS. ELIZABETH ABE and PHILIP BATSON from Columbia Healthy Smiles! March 27, 2023

Suffering from achy gums on a Saturday afternoon? We've got the solution! Today's topic - "At-Home ER" - is a continuation of the conversation we started last month with Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists ELIZABETH ABE and PHILIP BATSON, DDS. February 23, 2023

On today's show, we ask our resident dental experts, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, for advice on/solutions for at-home dental emergencies when your dentist's office is closed. January 27, 2023

We're talking teeth with Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists ELIZABETH ABE and PHILIP BATSON! Did you know teeth are considered "vital because it has a blood supply and a nutrient supply," but it's not considered to be a living organism? November 22, 2022

Today's show borrows a headline - 8 Jaw-Dropping Dentistry Breakthroughs for Missing Teeth - and a topic from September's AARP Bulletin. Just how "jaw-dropping"? We ask our resident dental expert, DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, for his take on some of the eight noted advancements in technology. October 19, 2022

The potential for heart disease, kidney disease and Crohn's disease can all be detected by...your dentist? Yes, according to the American Dental Association. We ask our resident oral care experts, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, to tell us why that regular checkup is good for more than just a deep cleaning. September 27, 2022

We're only human, after all! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, talk about some of the most common mistakes we make when it comes to caring for our mouth. (The #1 mistake? "Grossly underestimating" brushing for two minutes.)

How important are healthy gums? Think of it like this: gums are the foundation, teeth are the skyscrapers; if you don't have a strong foundation, that skyscraper (or in this case, skyscrapers) will fall over. It's an analogy often used by today's guest, DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, when answering questions about the importance of practicing good oral health. June 20, 2022