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BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is pleased to announce the launch of its newly refreshed website, boxfordma.gov, designed with user-friendliness and accessibility in mind. The updated site is now optimized for use on mobile phones and tablets, ensuring that residents...
GROVELAND –Thursday, Sept. 26 Fall Prevention Workshop with Letourneau’s Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment starting at 1 p.m. This interactive session will cover the leading causes of falls, practical tips to make homes safer, and the use of mobility aids to...
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon shares that the Ipswich Public Health Department and Council on Aging will be holding a flu shot clinic for residents age 50 years or older. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1-3 p.m., residents can visit the Council on...
September is almost over! It’s crunch time to get everything done that we haven’t gotten done during the rest of the year. For those with remaining dental benefits, it’s also the time of year to consider utilizing those so you don’t lose them. Unused dental benefits...
Like many dental practices today, our office sends an email request for patients to leave comments about their visit to our office. Most comments are positive, for which we are grateful. However, all comments are helpful to the business to understand what patients are...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some specific differences between dentists and dental practice philosophies. However, what makes for an ideal doctor, dentist, nurse, physical therapist, or any other care-giver? Patients shared their views in a study which appeared in...
Question #1: The risk factors for gum disease are the same as for heart disease (genetics, smoking, weight, lack of exercise, and high cholesterol). Answer: False. Genetics and smoking tobacco are major risk factors, but stress, medications, lack of proper hygiene,...
What is your definition of oral health? Is there even a standard definition of oral health? One thing is clear; the definition of oral health is not solely the absence of pain. Pain is also not necessarily an indication of poor oral health. It wasn’t until the year...
No two dental practices are alike! Each takes on the characteristics of the practitioner and the supporting team. Every office/patient interaction is the key to how that office "feels" when you walk in the door. Some practices may feel "clinical and efficient", while...
A while back, The Boston Globe ran an article entitled “Advice for all ages: Don’t skip the dentist.” It started with, “A team of researchers from London and the University of Connecticut announced that aggressive treatment of gum disease can improve the function of...
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