Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass of Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates realizes the value of providing services not only to his younger clients, but also to their families and parents as well. Not many Murfreesboro pediatric dentists offer the wide variety of services that Snodgrass-King’s Murfreesboro offices offer to patients. Whether you have an orthodontic emergency or would like the opportunity to have cosmetic dentistry performed, this select group of Murfreesboro pediatric dentists has everything you need. Each dentist in this group of Murfreesboro pediatric dentists associated with Snodgrass-King offers a unique specialty that caters to both adult and pediatric patients. [Read more…]
Murfreesboro Pediatric Dentist Snodgrass-King Offers Services for Everyone
Spring Hill Pediatric Dentist Discusses Baby Teeth That Last Too Long
Spring Hill pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass says that some parents are unsure about what to expect during their child’s teenage years. The Spring Hill pediatric dentist explains that growth comes at very quick and irregular intervals for a teenage child. Some parents are concerned, says the Spring Hill pediatric dentist, when they find that their teenager does not have all of his or her adult teeth. They pose the question to Spring Hill pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass, “What if my teenager still has baby teeth?” [Read more…]
Tamara Mariea, PhD, CCN, Discusses Quackwatch
Tamara Mariea recently wrote an opinion piece, expressing concern over the power of the Internet on healthcare choices. In her article, Tamara Mariea discusses Quackwatch, which has destroyed the careers of alternative wellness practitioners by exposing personal information that has been often irrelevant, untrue, and biased. The persons behind the online publication Quackwatch.com, according to Tamara Mariea, have chosen to use harmful, debilitating words and language against their victims. [Read more…]
Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates Suggests a Healthy Activity for Kids
In the spirit of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates offers an idea for a healthy snack that also makes a great afternoon craft. For this smiling snack craft, says the Snodgrass-King team, parents will need a red apple, peanut butter, spreading sticks or butter knives and a small bag of miniature marshmallows. Of course, you may use any type of apple, notes the Snodgrass-King staff, but the apple will be cut up into segments to make a mouth shape and the red apple skin makes a nice lip color. [Read more…]
Thaddeus Heffner, MMFT Discusses Reparative Therapy and the Ethical Right to Self-Determine
When it comes to mental health, Thaddeus Heffner, MMFT agrees that the “right to self-determination is a keystone ethic.” Autonomy refers to the promotion of self-determination, or the freedom of clients to choose their own direction. Respect for autonomy, notes Thaddeus Heffner, entails acknowledging the right of another to choose and act in accordance with his or her wishes, and the professional behaves in a way that enables this right of another person.” (Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, Corey, Corey & Callanan, pg17)
Thaddeus Heffner explains that reparative therapy is a therapeutic approach to help those who desire to move away from homosexuality and toward gender wholeness. While there are those who work in Mental Health that might not agree with a reparative approach, Thaddeus Heffner is in the business of supporting clients who self-determine to diminish their struggle with SSA, embracing a reparative approach. [Read more…]
Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS Offers Advice to Parents Regarding Fillings
For various reasons, says pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, the time comes in some children’s lives when they need fillings. According to Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, this can happen because of neglected teeth, not flossing, or maintaining sugary eating habits. Of course, the treatment of cavities and tooth decay are a common service provided by Dr. David Snodgrass DDS and the pediatric dentist at Snodgrass-King. But for children who have never needed a filling before, acknowledges Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, the experience can be quite unfamiliar and tense.
According to Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, there are a number of things that parents can do to prepare their child for a filling. Dr. David Snodgrass DDS suggests that parents begin by answering any questions a youngster poses about the process. Give honest details to your child, says Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, but be sure to emphasize the benign or positive aspects. It is important not to engender extra anxiety in your child about the filling process, explains Dr. David Snodgrass DDS. [Read more…]
Tamara Mariea of Internal Balance Reports on the Negative Health Impacts from Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation
According to Internal Balance’s Tamara Mariea, electromagnetic fields (EMFs) radiate from every technological device we use and cause physiological disruption. For years, people have ignored the negative effects of electromagnetic fields. However, the rapid proliferation of cell phones and other portable wireless devices, says Internal Balance, has raised awareness of the potential dangers posed by increasing EMF exposure. [Read more…]
Franklin Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass Discusses the Unique Dental Needs of Adolescents
Adolescent and teen dentistry is an integral part of the specialized training of the Franklin pediatric dentists at Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates. Young adults have unique dental needs that these Franklin pediatric dentists meet with professionalism, warmth and reliability. Adolescents are encouraged to communicate regularly with their Franklin pediatric dentist office. Adolescence is a complex time, notes Franklin pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass, filled with concerns about appearance, self-image and the opinions of others. Teen and pre-teen children, says the Franklin pediatric dentist, can be very self-conscious about their teeth if they are decayed or badly positioned. Sometimes these irregularities are genetic, acknowledges the Franklin pediatric dentist, but more often than not they are attributable to personal dental health habits. [Read more…]
Chuck Broes Discusses the Value of Precision Hiring
Chuck Broes draws on over forty years of business acumen to offer a perspective on business philosophies and tactics for the next decade. This piece is part 2 of a series.
When Chuck Broes set about choosing his chief management team at Quantum Immunologics, he undertook the task with surgical precision, rather than mere general direction. To assemble a team equipped with skills that were complementary to the tasks at hand, Chuck Broes utilized an innovative recruiting method. Because Chuck Broes had spent decades building fruitful and cooperative business relationships, he was able to streamline the recruitment process and cut directly to a small pool of professionals best suited to his strategies. [Read more…]
Advice from Jonathan Berkowitz | How To Beat Stress
In most cases, says Jonathan Berkowitz, a person cannot simply erase the cause of stress in his or her life. On the other hand, adds Jonathan Berkowitz, there are many reliable methods for stress relief. People can change the way they deal with stress both in short term and long-term situations, says Jonathan Berkowitz.
A valuable key to managing stress, points out Jonathan Berkowitz, is in the manner of one’s response. In the most elementary sense, says Jonathan Berkowitz, “response” to stress refers to the ancient “fight-or-flight” response. This primitive form of response, says Jonathan Berkowitz, is an instinct in all of humankind. When a stressor arises, explains Jonathan Berkowitz, the body produces an alarm response. [Read more…]