Jack Bodie, DDS

Invest In Yourself…

  INVESTING IN HEALTH Greetings from the office of Dr. Jack Bodie! Investing your money in the stock markets has been a little scary recently. But there is one investment you can make now that may be the best place to put your money! Also, the year end is drawing near and it’s time to […]

Be The Kindness You Wish To See…

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! It’s no surprise that our culture celebrates the Holiday Season so fervently. We hear Christmas songs on the radio and see lights going up everywhere, even before Thanksgiving. Everywhere you look there are signs of the season, and it seems that people just can’t wait for it all to happen. […]

ENJOY GOOD DENTAL HEALTH IN SENIOR YEARS

ENJOY GOOD DENTAL HEALTH IN SENIOR YEARS! As we boomers continue to “grow up”, we in the dental profession increasingly see many patients nearing retirement age. People are living longer and enjoying later years in life more so than any previous generation. Many things change as we age, and things in the mouth are no exception. The […]

A Better Bite Equals Better Balance

Barcelona, SP- A pair of recent studies conducted by the University of Barcelona and University of Innsbruck has determined that there is a direct link between one’s balance and posture and the straightness of their teeth. Malocclusions, including bad bites (overbites, underbites, and crossbites) crowding, and crooked teeth have been shown to negatively affect balance […]

Nasal Spray Offers New Hope for Needle Fears

There may be some relief in sight for patients who are afraid of needles during minor dental procedures. A nasal spray called Kovanaze was recently found to have oral anesthetic properties during use in nasal surgery. Mark Kollar, the co-founder of the drug’s manufacturer, St. Renatus noticed that following the use of the spray in […]

What is Triclosan?

You may have heard the name “Triclosan” a lot in the news recently, but you may or may not understand what it actually is, or if it’s something you even need to be concerned about. Dr. Jack Bodie DDS can help set the facts straight about Triclosan, and help you decide if oral care products […]

Sedation Dentistry Can Simplify Dental Care for Seniors

There are many reasons that getting routine dental care can be hard on senior citizens and their caretakers.  Sitting in the chair for a long time can be hard on arthritic or failing joints.  Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia can fade in and out of lucid moments and become frightened or disoriented during treatment and […]

New Study Links Gum Disease Bacteria to Pancreatic Cancer

On June 7, Fox News reported that a new study by the American Association for Cancer Research was presented at their annual meeting revealing that pancreatic cancer has been linked to 2 bacteria found in the mouths of patients with gum disease.  The Association estimates that roughly 53,070 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be […]

Why You Should Consider Biomimetic Dentistry

With the many advances in the dentistry field, the landscape of oral health has changed dramatically. Now, there are more options than ever before. Patients are able to fully customize their treatment plan in conjunction with their oral healthcare provider to best suit their needs and lifestyle. One particular type of dentistry that’s seen a […]

Quality Dental Care You Can Trust

Finding a dentist that you’re comfortable with isn’t easy. Most people dread going to the dentist more than any other doctor. From the moment you walk in the door, you’re anxious and ready to leave. But Dr. Bodie and our staff have made it our mission to change all that for our patients. The patient […]