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Author Archives: Dr. Bellamy
Alexa Says
Technology permeates our lives—from our smartphones to our work computers to our automobiles and our smart speakers (Alexa, Google Home, Siri). So while I don’t just brush aside concerns about privacy in all of this tech connectedness, I am really excited about what it can do for us in healthcare. Sharing health information can only …
Coffee: Beneficial for Bones
Did you know that coffee can actually improve your bone health? Check out this article to learn more. So go ahead and have that second cup of coffee. It might even be good for your bones! (just don’t add the sugar 🙂 )
Fighting Inflammation
I deal with the effects of inflammation in the mouth on a daily basis in my practice. My own personal physician is adamant about reducing inflammation in the body. Here is an article that gets to the heart of the topic (forgive my pun!).
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s time to make a New Year’s resolution! Here are a few simple suggestions for small changes that can have great impact on your oral and overall health—not to mention your bank account. I see some of you every week with these issues. Make sure it’s not you in 2020!
Scooter Safety!
We all know the electric street scooters (Lime, Bird, etc.) look super fun, but next time you hop on one of these, please think about your safety for you and your teeth! Here’s an article about scooter crashes with related head and dental injuries. Please be cautious and wear the proper gear to ride these …
DEAH Day at UNC
It is incredibly unfortunate and saddening the acts of violence that we see persist in our “civilized” society today. I don’t pretend to understand the scope of this issue, but can only hope that in the darkness that we can find light and hope. Here is a story close to all of us here in …
Optimism Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attacks
It’s interesting how many variables affect our lives—both quality of it as well as the longevity. So while I and my team strive to improve quality of life through optimal oral health, here is a recent article summarizing how your attitude and outlook on life can affect it as well. I recently read an article …
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Welcome
Welcome to our blog page where we will try to keep you aware of the latest news in the world of dentistry—from science and research to products and procedures to fun facts and topics to discuss around the table. I’d like to direct your attention to a new FDA approval for anti-bacterial fillings. These fillings …
The Daily Bite 