Month: April 2018

Malcomson Dentistry underwent a major facelift in October 2017. Dr. Malcomson treated patients in a remote office during that time. Our renovations took one month tom complete and now that we are settled, we are accepting new patients and welcoming existing patients into our new space. WAIT, new space? No, we are still located in Suite 415 of the Bethesda Medical Building. Same location, same level of expertise and care - with a new look. As with most modern dental practices, digital radiographs are "standard." Our digital Panoramic xray unit provides the patient with an in depth snapshot of their teeth, oral health and can provide other information not picked up on traditional bitewing / cavity detecting xrays. CLICK HERE...

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Oral cancer kills one person in America, every hour of every day. For newly diagnosed patients, about half will be alive in five years. Surviving this disease could mean that you’ve endured intense cancer treatments, often leaving a patient with life-long issues that can compromise the quality of life. When detected early enough, treatments and deadly outcome are lessened. Oral cancer is not a commonly talked about “cancer”, so people do not realize how deadly it can be. Like many illnesses, our natural tendency is to think these kinds of things would never happen to us, especially if we are non-tobacco users. Think again. Oral cancer is the fastest growing cause of mouth cancers, and the rate of incidence is...

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About 50% of new genital HPV infections occur in 15 to 24 year-olds. For most people, HPV clears on its own. For others who don't clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and other diseases. More than 40 genital types of human papillomavirus (HPV) exist, only certain types can cause HPV-related cancers and diseases in both males and females. By getting the facts now, you can have an informed conversation with your child’s doctor or health care professional. Together, you can talk about HPV and decide the best way to help protect your child. Your child’s doctor or health care professional may talk to you about the HPV vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine...

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