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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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Like many trades these days, technology in the field of dentistry has come a long way to the benefit of both patients and the professionals treating them. Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE are here to tell us about some of the more popular changes over the past 20 years! May 25, 2022
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Columbia Healthy Smiles' DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, is back - joined by his lovely wife and fellow dentist, DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS - to debunk even more popular dental myths like "kids don't need to brush baby teeth." April 26, 2022
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Is it true that bleeding gums are normal? We put DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, to the test with some common dental myths that may need debunking. March 29, 2022
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Good dental health begins with your baby teeth (even though they eventually fall out). DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, joins us with a number of helpful tips and reminders for parents with young children. February 21, 2022
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Don't let 2022 be the year you let your good dental hygiene habits fall by the wayside. From what you eat to how you brush, we've got you covered thanks to Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE! January 20, 2022
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What exactly is a #dentalimplant and when would you need one? DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, answers those questions and many more as we take an 8-minute dive into this rather routine - yet often misunderstood - procedure. December 22, 2021