Category Archives: Dental Advancements

Dr. Stewart Attends Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine Seminar


Dental technology, treatment options, and materials never stop advancing. It makes sense then that a dentist who wants to stay at the top of his game should never stop learning. Dr. Stewart actively pursues continuing education courses every year and hes especially excited about his most recent training in Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine topics with Dr. Barry Glassman. Held in September, this three-day intensive seminar provided Dr. Stewart with the opportunity to work closely with other dentists and industry experts [...]

How Coconut Oil Can Combat Tooth Decay


Scientists have discovered that digested coconut oil is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into dental care products. The team of Irish scientists, from the Athlone Institute of Technology, tested enzyme-treated coconut oils against strains of Streptococcus bacteria. One form of Streptococcus,Streptococcus mutans, is the acid-producing bacterium that causes tooth decay.

Dental Stem Cells: Powerful Medical Reserves


Exciting medical advancements followed the discovery of stem cells. While research progresses, scientists discover more applications for these incredible cellular reserves. While stem cells exist in your body, they were historically difficult to harvest. Things have changed. The discovery of dental stem cells makes capitalizing on the powerful abilities of these cells easier, promising exciting new applications in medicine. Flexible Cellular Reproduction Stem cells are master cells with the incredible ability to replicate cells other than their own. While normal [...]