The Hangover That Lead to Ibuprofen Discovery

More than 50 years ago, Dr. Stewart Adams took 600mg of Ibuprofen after his hangover and it has now become one of the leading painkillers used today. Read this really neat story here.

I cannot express how important Ibuprofen has been to the field of dentistry. It is my number one recommended go-to medication for toothaches (unless patient has sensitivities or other contraindications to Ibuprofen, of course). It's definitely one of the many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday!

Feeling thankful,

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com

8 Amazing Things You Didn't Know About Teeth

Discovery News put a little compilation of 8 amazing things you didn't know about your teeth. For the full details and to check out the full article click here. 

1. Straight teeth could help you ace an interview.
2. A dog's mouth is cleaner than yours!
3. Tooth enamel is the hardest thing in your body.
4. You could fill a swimming pool with your saliva.
5. Athletes are prone to cavities.
6. Chocolate is good for your teeth (dark chocolate, that is).
7. Wisdom teeth may be disappearing!
8. Cavities are the most chronic disease in children. 

Happy Friday,

Dr. Lynda Tran
KaiDentistry.com

Have It All with Xylitol

October brings to mind harvest, pumpkins and CANDY! With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to highlight an awesome sweetner you might have heard of already: Xylitol. A few quick notes about this amazing, natural product:

• Regular use of xylitol has been shown to reduce dental plaque - the first stage of cavity development, tartar formation, and tooth staining.
• Xylitol gum or mints used 3-5 times per day (total of 5 grams) is considered optimal. 
• Use of xylitol immediately after meals is the most effective at reduction of plaque and limiting contact time of sugar on teeth.
• For more on xylitol: Xylitol Fact Sheet

Happy October,

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com

E-Cigs and Your Oral Health

As the debate continues on the safety and risks surrounding e-cigarettes, I wanted to share this little, short Fact Sheet on e-cigarettes and how they can attribute to your overall health. Although a lot of information is still unknown about these products, there are some definites which include their addictive nature. As always your dental team can provide you with information on these products. 

E-Cigarette Fact Sheet

Here's to an awesome weekend,

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com

Review of Mouthguards

As football season gets under way, I thought it would be an opportune time to review sport mouthguards. I often get asked by patients what the difference is between a custom mouthguard and an over-the-counter one. As a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, we take teeth/jaw/soft tissue protection very seriously and have compiled a short and sweet summary to answer most questions about guards. If you have any further questions, I'm just an email away!

Mouthguard Summary Sheet

Go Texans (Why Texans? Ask me to find out.),

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com

"Can't Feel My Face" Dentistry Cover

Being a big The Weeknd fan myself, this was just too good to not share!

Happy Friday,

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com

Dr. Tran Receives Fellowship Award from AGD

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Lynda Tran DDS, MBA, FAGD, of Santa Cruz, CA received the association’s Fellowship Award during the AGD 2015 annual meeting, which took place June 20th in San Francisco.

The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality dental care by remaining current in their profession. To earn this prestigious honor, Dr. Tran completed 500 hours of dental continuing education, passed a comprehensive written exam, and fulfilled three years of continuous membership in the AGD.

As a Fellowship Award recipient, Dr. Tran joins more than 6,600 active AGD Fellows who have gone above and beyond the basic requirements to care for their patients’ oral health.

“We are proud to honor Dr. Tran for her commitment in reaching this lofty goal,” says AGD Immediate Past President W. Carter Brown, DMD, FAGD. “She has distinguished herself professionally among her peers and is a role model for both her fellow dentists and the Santa Cruz community.”

Dr. Tran graduated from UCSF School of Dentistry in 2010 and currently practices dentistry in Santa Cruz.