Issue 16 of Dear Doctor Magazine

In this Issue of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health magazine:

		Issue 1, Volume 5 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Kathy Ireland People first fell in love with Kathy Ireland's radiant smile when she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine's 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Edition. Now the former supermodel divides her time between running her own billion-dollar marketing and design firm, authoring books and raising her family. Dear Doctor talked to Kathy about her transition from model to mogul and how dentistry saved her still luminous smile. Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		The Future Of Dentistry Can you imagine the day your dentist actually grows you a new tooth to replace one that has been lost? Can you conceive of the day when dentists protect babies from tooth decay before they even have teeth? Learn more about these exciting innovations — they're closer than you think... Read this Feature Article
		Artistic Repair Of Front Teeth With Composite Resin Strange as it may seem, it's about creating invisible art — recreating teeth that look totally natural so that no one can tell the difference! It involves a detailed understanding of natural tooth composition and form, choosing the right composite resin to rebuild and restore lost tooth structure, and understanding light and color. Oh, and a dental artist who can put them all together... Read this Feature Article
		The Link Between Heart & Gum Diseases Inflammation has emerged as a factor that is involved in the process of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which commonly results in heart attacks and strokes. While the precise role inflammation plays in causing chronic CVD remains an area of intense current investigation, much more is now known. The good news is that, based on current research, we know that if we can reduce the inflammation caused by periodontal disease, we can reduce the risk for heart attacks and strokes... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Local Anesthesia For Pain-Free Dentistry It's good for you and your dental professionals Read this Consultation
		Sun Protection For The Face Do sunscreens really work? Read this Consultation
		Metal Allergies To Dental Implants Studies reveal a very small risk when compared to other metals Read this Consultation
		Painful Gums In Teens & Adults Referred to as ANUG, it is more commonly called “trench mouth” Read this Consultation
		Common Lumps And Bumps In The Mouth Why it is important to have them reviewed and/or removed Read this Consultation
		New Fluoride Recommendations Learn why has the government just recommended a reduction of fluoride in water supplies Read this Consultation
		Dental Terminology What is the difference between cavities, decay and caries? Read this Consultation