COVID-19 will change a lot for your dental/medical providers

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times I don’t have to tell anyone that the world we knew just a few short weeks ago has been forever altered thanks to a tiny viral invader. What’s important to know is that many changes need to be made as a result of how we as a country handled this. Now – before anyone looks for me with pitchforks and torches, I am not on a political crusade,...

The changing face of healthcare

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times You know what they say… all good things must come to an end.   Nothing is more true than when we look back at the good old days of family healthcare. Recently, I was attacked with a bout of spring cleaning.  I took a few minutes to clean out a very overstuffed desk drawer.  I found a lot of things that I thought at some point I needed to...

Don’t forget supplements when detailing med history

Failing to mention them to your doc could have serious consequences By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Dietary supplements have become a mega-business in this country. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing the “has not been approved to treat or cure any disease” disclaimer after every advertisement. While the supplements seem harmless enough, some combinations can have...