Issue 32 of Dear Doctor Magazine

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

		Issue 1, Volume 10 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Kathy Bates Kathy Bates first achieved movie star status in 1990 with her Oscar-winning performance in Misery. Since then, the versatile stage veteran has created an impressive body of TV work. And while the creepy characters she plays on American Horror Story do not do much smiling, Kathy in real life has a lovely smile. In an interview with Dear Doctor, Kathy talks about having orthodontic treatment in her fifties, surviving cancer, and her ongoing struggles with a painful condition called lymphedema. Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		Porcelain Veneers An attractive smile can open doors, both socially and professionally. But what can be done if teeth are stained, worn or otherwise tarnished? Porcelain veneers may be the answer! New materials and techniques for making these thin, tooth-colored coverings for the front surface of teeth have made veneers one of today's most popular and successful cosmetic dental treatments... Read this Feature Article
		Minimally Invasive Dentistry Modern dentistry is making great strides toward delivering care with less drilling and discomfort. How? By focusing on early detection and treatment of tooth decay and other diseases. The goal of this approach, known as Minimally Invasive Dentistry, is to conserve healthy tooth structure by attacking tooth decay at the microscopic level... Read this Feature Article
		Implant Timelines For Replacing Missing Teeth When a tooth has to be removed and replaced to maintain your health, appearance and the alignment of your bite, there are basically four different options for the timing of implant placement — each with its advantages and disadvantages. Learn what considerations go into making decisions regarding the timing of implant treatment... Read this Feature Article
		Rash Around The Mouth Any skin problem can cause great discomfort, but rashes affecting the face can be particularly distressing. Peri-oral dermatitis, which literally means a rash around the mouth, is one of them. Find out how to recognize this condition and what can be done to relieve it... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Fluoride Gels Reduce Decay Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride Works Wonders Read this Consultation
		Laser-Assisted Root Canal Treatment New Techniques To Aid Endodontics Read this Consultation
		Gum Recession Getting Long In The Tooth Read this Consultation
		Oral Appliances For Sleep Apnea Alternative To CPAP Machines For Sleep Problems Read this Consultation
		Dental Implants and Antibiotics Lowering Risk of Implant Failure Read this Consultation

Did You Know?
		Gum Disease Can Cause Dental Implant Failure Read this Article
		Stephen Curry's Athletic Mouthguard Read this Article
		Pup Gets Braces — And it's a Dog-Gone Good Thing! Read this Article
		Preventing Tooth Decay: Is Your Diet Helping or Hurting Your Efforts? Read this Article

Tribute
		Professor Aubrey Sheiham Read this Article