Testimonial

"For those of you who don't know me, I am a practicing dentist in Beverly Hills and I entrust Dr. DeLawter to attend to the dental needs of my family and myself.

-Lane Ochi, DDS"

Thank you Dr. Ochi!

FYI Research: Estrogen + Oral Cancer

Estrogen a Factor in Oral Cancer

The journal Cancer Prevention Research recently published a study that links estrogen and head and neck cancers in young women. The authors of the study say that estrogen triggers the activity of CYP1B1, an enzyme in the body. However, this was only detected in pre-cancerous cells; it did not occur in healthy cells or in those that had become cancerous. The authors of the study believe that CYP1B1 could be a good place to start when finding pre-cancerous lesions in the head and neck. Stopping it there could prevent cancer from spreading or moving to a more advanced stage. During the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers among younger women, but most cases are still in men ages 50 to 74.

From AGD Impact, April 2011 edition.

Testimonial

"By far the Best Dentist (and staff) EVER! I was one of those people who didn't go to the dentist for a very long time. That was until I met Dr. DeLawter. Gentle dentistry, great guy and the rest of the staff is just as incredible. They are always friendly and helpful! I have been going to Dr. D for over six years now and I am sure to make my twice a year appointment. This is due mostly thanks to Gretchen, who works in the office. She calls with a gentle reminder of my appt. time and even when I cancel, she will follow up to be sure I get in. She does it in such a way that I never feel hounded. On the contrary, she and everyone else there have always made me feel as though they truly care. So to all you dental chickens, this is the team to choose!

-Kathy S."

Thank you, Kathy! We appreciate your kind words and we are glad to hear we have made your dental experiences pleasant!

Testimonial

"No pain ever. I've been going to Dr. DeLawter for years now but I'll never forget that first filling; I didn't feel a thing, there was absolutely no pain. I'd seen many dentists in the forty years prior, and was by no means a dental sissy, but drilling without the slightest little sensation, that was something unexpected. Perhaps this is related but he's also gentile, he's got the light touch. I take my ten-year-old daughter there now and we get tandem teeth cleaning. Everybody in the office is as sweet as can be; the practice feels like a happy family. And for what it's worth, Dr. DeLawter is a big time bicycle enthusiast / racer.

-Graeme W."

Thank you for your feedback, Graeme! It was great to hear from you :)

FYI Research

Periodontal Disease Worse Than Expected More American adults may suffer from moderate to severe gum disease than previously thought, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) pilot study performed a full-mouth, comprehensive periodontal examination on more than 450 adults over the age of 35. The results were then compared to a previous NHANES study that used a partial-mouth periodontal examination. The research found that the original partial-mouth study may have underestimated the prevalence of periodontal disease by up to 50 percent.

Article from AGD Impact February 2011 edition.

Testimonial

"Let's see.... I've been a patient of Dr. DeLawter's since 2001. If that's not a testament to good dentistry then I don't know what is... I was referred to his office by my boss and I'm very glad she sent me his way. Many of my co-workers and their families also have Dr. DeLawter as their dentist. That, in itself, should tell you they have a good thing going.

Dr. DeLawter always tell you what you need to know, as far as the health of your teeth are concerned and I've always felt very much at ease under his care. Gretchen, Kim, Deanna and the rest of the staff are all very nice and I appreciate their professionalism. I don't dread my dental visits.... At all. How many people can say that about their dentist??

-Chuck D."

Thanks for your feedback, Chuck! We always love to hear from patients how we are doing!

WHOLE-BODY BENEFITS OF ORAL HEALTH

"Beyond the mouth, oral health has a big impact on our overall health. Regular flossing and brushing, for example, have been shown to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Likewise, there are steps cancer patients and survivors can take to not only maintain oral health, but to boost the effectiveness of cancer therapy, too." -Excerpt from "Reality Bites" by Brian Alexander Featured in the LIVESTRONG Quarterly, Spring 2011