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Winter Ride

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:08:26 EDT

A 17 syllable explanation for keeping my motorcycle ready to ride all winter.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Nov 05, 2011

Diabetes - Can Your Dentist Uncover Your Secret?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:25:06 EDT

The Harvard University School of Public Health published guidelines in the January 2011 Journal of the American Dental Association advising dentists to screen patients for diabetes. Is this the future of dentistry?

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Aug 10, 2011

Do You like Your Smile?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:26:47 EDT

It is possible that you might not like the way your smile looks without knowing exactly what it wrong. Dentists have experience and tools available to help.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jun 09, 2011

How to Get Healthier with Twitter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:25:20 EDT

"Whoever said things have to be useful?" said Twitter co-founder Evan Williams. Evan, I agree that everything does not require utility. However, I hope that it does not bother you that the public health industry has found utility in Twitter.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Apr 08, 2011

Treating Tooth Decay - More Than a Filling!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:08:10 EDT

CAMBRA, Caries Management By Risk Assessment, is a new system to aid dentists in diagnosis and treatment of high risk patients.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Feb 20, 2011

How to Replace a Tooth Yourself Using Temptooth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:36:02 EDT

Temptooth is a simple technique for temporarily replacing single teeth with a safe material.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jan 18, 2011

Why Do I Need Bifocal Lenses?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:29:03 EDT

Ben Franklin's advancement was to create a single lens with two different strengths so that the wearer need not change glasses when looking near and far.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jan 10, 2011

How to Evaluate Medical Research

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:36:01 EDT

How trustworthy is medical research? How can health care providers and consumers evaluate studies?

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jan 09, 2011

How Gum Disease Affects Your Health

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:25:01 EDT

Studies link periodontitis to cardiovascular disease including stroke and heart disease, diabetes and low birth weight. Dentists know this.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Dec 23, 2010

Are You Paying Too Much for Dental Care?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:11:46 EDT

Understand why dentists must charge high fees and why insurance companies limit coverage.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Nov 11, 2010

Why Choose a Dental School?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:22:47 EDT

Patients get quality care at a low price and the joy of graduation.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Nov 09, 2010

Do the Elderly Need Dentists?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:51:02 EDT

There is never a birthday after which a dentist is not needed. There is no age that needs a dentist more or less.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Sep 19, 2010

When Children Have Dental Emergencies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:36:55 EDT

What to do when your child has a dental emergency.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Aug 29, 2010

Students Volunteer at Clinic in Malden, Ma to Improve Oral Health

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:12:02 EDT

Sharewood is a free clinic in Malden, Ma. where dental, medical and college students help the underserved.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jul 23, 2010

An Oral Health Checklist for Scleroderma Patients

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:47:11 EDT

Some scleroderma patients find it necessary to be more knowledgeable and proactive when caring for their oral health.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jul 22, 2010

Diabetes and Gum Disease

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:27:11 EDT

A study published by the Cochrane Collaboration, shows that treating periodontal disease improves the condition of patients who have one form of diabetes, Type 2 or non-insulin dependent.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jun 16, 2010

What Does an Optometrist Do?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:53:44 EDT

Optometrists are eye doctors. Optometrists study all aspects of nonsurgical eye care in a four year program after college. Their degree is the "Doctor of Optometry" or "OD". Many people only see an Optometrist for an eye exam every year.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Jun 10, 2010

How to Save Money on Dental Care

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:59:43 EDT

There are many inexpensive techniques to keep teeth healthy and prevent expensive dental set backs.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: May 19, 2010

Will Medicaid Enrollees in Massachusetts Lose Dental Coverage (Again)?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:07:05 EDT

The MassHealth Fact Sheet-FY11 H2 is misleading and works against the best interests of the Commonwealth.

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Apr 15, 2010

When Complete Dentures Are the Answer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. David Leader) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:36:22 EDT

While most people prefer to maintain their own, natural teeth, saving teeth is not always in the patient's best interest. When is it time to consider replacing all of the teeth with full dentures?

Contributor: Dr. David Leader
Published: Mar 20, 2010