2nd Annual – Operation Candy for Gratitude

by DrVaksman on October 7th, 2012 Comments Off

On Halloween, the “goal of 36.4 million trick-or-treaters is the acquisition of some of the $19 billion worth of candy produced by nearly 1,800 American candy makers. Americans consume about 25 pounds of candy annually.” – Inside Dentistry, October, 2011 That’s A LOT of candy, wouldn’t you agree? As a dentist, I would not be doing …

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Dr. Vaksman Accepts New Board Appointment – Smiles For a Lifetime

by DrVaksman on April 19th, 2012 Comments Off

I’m proud to announce my board appointment to the “Smile for a Lifetime Foundation” (http://www.s4l.org). Our mutual goal is to change the lives of deserving, underserved children in a dramatic way who, in turn, can use this gift to better themselves and their community. A smile can inspire hope, increase self confidence, and create lasting change.

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5 Candy Tips for a Happy Halloween!

by DrVaksman on October 31st, 2011 Comments Off

Halloween is a scary time of year; especially for those of us who love sweets! Unfortunately, I am as guilty as my 3 and 6 year-old boys! So, to maximize your enjoyment of the season’s sugary sweets, try and follow a few simple steps: 1) Eat sugary foods once a day at the end of a …

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Operation Candy for Gratitude

by DrVaksman on October 29th, 2011 Comments Off

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Vitamins and Minerals for Oral Health? You’re Kidding!

by DrVaksman on September 3rd, 2011 Comments Off

For years, we’ve been told how vitamins and minerals have a beneficial effect on our bodies. For example, how vitamins B1, B2 and B3 supports energy metabolism, the health of your skin, normal vision and aids your digestive system…and how minerals like Iron carry oxygen throughout the cells of the body. But little mention had …

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The 6 DOs and DON’Ts of Pregnancy Gingivitis

by DrVaksman on June 29th, 2011 Comments Off

Pregnancy can bring many wonderful new joys to an expectant mothers’ life. Pregnancy gingivitis is not one of them. The shocking truth is that pregnancy gingivitis affects anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of pregnant women, and those with the disease are 7 times more likely to go into preterm labor, preclampsia and have low-birth weight babies! Premature …

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Are You Afraid of the Dentist?

by DrVaksman on April 21st, 2011 Comments Off

It’s amazing – but certainly not surprising that in many places around the world (including the USA!!), some dentists still practice as if we were in the stone age.

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