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In my blog of January 20th,2025, Marijuana and Its Effect on Dental Health, I addressed some of the dental as well as negative medical effects of regular marijuana use.  It

As some of you may know, I hurt my back last year and herniated three disks in my lumbar-sacral area. I chose not to consider injections or surgery and went

Dr. Dave was recently awarded life membership in both the American Dental Association as well as the New Jersey Dental Society for his dedication to dentistry and his longevity as

In an effort to stay on top of advances in dental technology and the most effective treatments for our patients, Dr. Dave takes an average of at least 25 hours

We’re thrilled to announce that David J. D’Apolito, D.M.D., has been selected as a recipient of the Smiley Award in the Woodbridge area, recognizing your outstanding achievements in dental excellence. What

Recently, actor Val Kilmer (https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/entertainment/val-kilmer-batman-actor-dead-at-65/) died, and it reminded me of what I thought was one of the greatest roles he played in his depiction of Doc Holliday in the

Sometimes we see patients, for whatever reason, breaking one of their front teeth and are in need of an emergency repair. This is one such case where the patient just

One of the more common side effects people get when they are taking antibiotics is diarrhea or gastrointestinal issues. This is because the antibiotic can wipe out certain normal and

One of the systemic diseases we can sometimes identify by our dental examinations is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. GERD is an entity whereby stomach acid comes up through the

If you are just getting a dental examination or routine cleaning, you might wonder why we check blood pressure. First, it is a vital sign that is considered as a

Vitamin D is a very important vitamin for certain body functions.  We know it is essential for helping the body absorb phosphorous and calcium which is essential for strong bones

No, this is not some made up internet story, it is legit.  There is a procedure called osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) that is being performed for people who are blind in