New Worries for Marijuana Users
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 now appears that marijuana, either by smoking or oral use may have some deleterious effects on cardiovascular function. In a recent study by researchers from […]
Back Exercises for Lower Back Injuries
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 on a very regimented exercise program given to me by physical therapists and a doctor who is a specialist in physical medicine. I do these […]
Life Membership in the American Dental Association and New Jersey Dental Society
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 a member in both professional organizations.
Continuing Education
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 a year dedicated to practical as well as coursework. He has also been a consultant for future dental products with dental and pharmacology companies, utilizing […]
Smiley Award
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 is the Smiley Award? The Smiley Award is a highly selective honor reserved only for dentists and dental practices demonstrating exceptional quality, creativity, and dedication […]
Doc Holliday…the Most Famous Dentist Ever
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 movie Tombstone in 1993. I know he has portrayed some great characters, such as Iceman in Top Gun, Batman in Batman Forever, and also Jim […]
Case Study: Immediate Fracture Repair
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 bit into something the wrong way and fractured his tooth. We did an immediate bonding repair of this tooth in less than 30 minutes, and […]
Advice for Patients that Get Stomach or Diarrhea Problems Taking Antibiotics
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 healthy bacteria in our GI tract that breaks down food and helps us absorb it into our body. One of the most important ways to […]
GERD’s Effects on Teeth
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 esophagus and into the mouth. The acid, now in the saliva can cause the normal neutral PH of the saliva, which is usually about 6.7, […]
Why Do We Check Blood Pressure on Routine or Emergency Dental Examinations?
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 standard of care procedure to check for as it may have total health considerations. It gives us a baseline reading that we can compare over […]