Aloha!
How do we thank the wonderful patients who bring us so much friendship and entrust us with their oral health care throughout the year? Hint: When you hear the word “aloha” what images come to mind?
How do we thank the wonderful patients who bring us so much friendship and entrust us with their oral health care throughout the year? Hint: When you hear the word “aloha” what images come to mind?
Kiss Dental Anxiety Goodbye! Do you have a fear of the dentist’s office? Nearly 75% of the population shares your fear. Fortunately, there is a solution that will allow you to keep your appointment — while remaining relaxed and worry-free. Overcome Dental Fear With Relaxation Dentistry Relaxation dentistry strives to make the dental experience as…
Who Doesn’t Love Options? When you go shopping for a new car, you may have already spent countless hours studying the options available. You owe it to yourself to devote the same care to learning about the choices available to replace your missing teeth. There is one choice that ultimately gives you the most options.…
Does Your Snoring Keep Others Awake at Night? Do your partner, other family members, or friends complain about your snoring? They may tease you about it and you may laugh it off as nothing more than a nuisance. But there may be more to the story. Read on to learn how your snoring may be…
Like “A Warm Bowl of Macaroni and Cheese?” Being compared to “everyone’s comfort food” is a new one for us, and we like it! At Holsinger & Higgins, the very core of our philosophy centers on your comfort before and during treatment while providing you with solutions that result in your optimal oral health. Our…
Our New “Crystal Ball” We thought it was interesting to learn that the earliest evidence of dentistry — a tooth with scratches indicating an attempt to remove a cavity — dates all the way back to 14,000 BC! Scientists speculate that a sharpened rock was used to scrape at the decay. No one knows how,…
Middle-Aged Tooth Loss Linked to Heart Health Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in America? Nearly 800,000 die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every year — that’s a rate of one in every three deaths. The idea that oral health and heart health are linked is not new; a number…
You may be thinking that it’s time you did something about your crooked or misaligned teeth. We hear a lot of misconceptions about orthodontics and would like to set the record straight about some common myths.
Caroline’s St. Paddy’s Day 5k Run/Walk This prior St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th, Holsinger & Higgins is proud to have sponsored the Caroline St. Paddy’s Day 5k Walk/Run. Every year runners and walkers from across the Mid-Shore come to celebrate their Irish spirit and dare to sport their green. New this year the race…
Benefits of Exercise for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes stress to the heart by repeatedly interrupting sleep at night when breathing stops. The sleep disorder can lead to a host of other health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Symptoms of OSA…
Screening Patients
When our patients update their medical histories, we have been actively screening them to learn about any history of travel or signs of infection like cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Taking Temperatures
Before performing any dental procedures, we have been taking everyone’s temperature. This is our new routine protocol during assessment of all patients.
Washing Hands
All patients and team members are required to perform proper hand hygiene by washing their hands thoroughly.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At our office, we have a strict policy to only practice dentistry when the right protective equipment is in place. We always wear surgical masks and eye protection. Masks are changed between patients. Rest assured, we are fully stocked in dental supplies.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Throughout the day, we are rigorously cleaning all public areas in our office, including the reception area, bathroom, and operatories. This intensive cleaning includes everything from door handles to chairs.
Proper Social Distancing
You can rest assured that we are practicing proper social distancing in our office. We are actively working to make sure that patients are 6 feet or more away from others. We are encouraging patients to come in at their exact appointment time so that no one is waiting in our office.