Dental Health Guides
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Articles on Dental Subjects
Dr. Leader is the author of an original monthly column, published in the Malden Observer, called "Al Dente" (To the Tooth). If you would like to read Dr. Leader's recent columns click on the links that follow.
- Dr. Leader Goes to Beacon Hill, May 2003
- Your Child's First Dental Appointment, June 2003
- By the Skin of Your Teeth - Mouthguards, July 2003
- Help wanted - opportunities in dentistry, September 3, 2003
- Yes,Virginia, You may go to the Dentist, September 24, 2003
- There is a Cancer Among Us, October 24, 2003
- The Root Of the Problem (Root Canal Treatment), November 26, 2003
- All I Want for Christmas - Two Front Teeth Can Be Implanted, December 18, 2003
- Sidestep brain injuries with common sense, January 8, 2004
- Extreme Dental Makeover - where to begin... January 22, 2004
- Dental Makeover - White Sale (Cosmetic Fillings and Bleaching)... February 20, 2004
- Dental Makeover - Going Straight with Veneers, March 19, 2004
- Dental Makeover - Going Straight with Orthodontics by Jonathan Chase, DDS, March 19, 2004
- Pregnancy and dentistry, April 16, 2004
Dr. Leader lists with Associated Content as a content producer. Associated Content is a source for content for your publication or web site and a great way to get published.
- Secrets of the Masonic Child ID Program, May 20, 2004
- A New Beginning - With Dentures, June 17, 2004
- Like a hole in the head - Oral Piercing, July 23, 2004
- Telling dental emergencies apart from dental dilemmas, August 20, 2004
- Mouthwash is not as good as flossing [misprint in title], September 10, 2004
- Thumbs Down for Finger Sucking, October 1, 2004
- False teeth are real art. October 15, 2004
- Extensive dental treatment for a child. November 19, 2004
- Bites: The good, the bad and the ugly. December 17, 2004
- Xerostomia - A Dry Subject. January 21, 2005
- The Yankee Dental Congress (Continuing Education for Dentists)February 2005
- Healthcare For All v. Mitt Romney, March 18, 2005
- GERD, It's Like a Heatwave, April 15, 2005
- Avoiding, or reacting to a dental injury from sports, May 20, 2005
- Dentistry, It's Gone to the Dogs (and Cats) June 22, 2005
- Scleroderma and Dentistry,July 28, 2005
- Canker Sores, August 2005
- Which Toothbrush Should You Buy?, September 16, 2005
- Love Hurts Gum Disease Doesn't, November 15, 2005
- US District Court Rules that Massachusetts Medicaid Must Improve, Dec 20, 2005
- Choosing a Dentist, Dec 21, 2005
- What Color is Your Toothpaste?, Jan 26, 2006
- Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners, Mar 14, 2006
- How to Recement a Crown (when a dentist isn't available) March 21, 2006
- Dental Floss, April 2006
- How to Replace One Missing Tooth - Bridge or Implant, April 7, 2006.
- New Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer, Genital Warts and May Help Prevent Oral Cancer, June 12, 2006.
- Halitosis: Many Causes and Treatments of Bad Breath, July 25, 2006
- Bisphosphonates, Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, and Your Dentist, August 25, 2006.
- New Guidelines for Professional Fluoride Treatments, September 20, 2006.
- New Guidlines for Dental Radiography, November 7, 2006.
- Tighten Loose Dentures, December 11, 2006.
- Doral To Administer MassHealth Dental, January 15, 2007.
- Pedodontist - The Dentist for Children, February 14, 2007.
- Oral Health Side Effects of Medications, March 19, 2007.
- How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Oral Health, April 23, 2007.
- Porcelain and Composite Veneers and Lumineers, May 25, 2007.
- Pain After Dental Treatment, June 25, 2007
- Dental Care in Scleroderma, Brochure for the National Scleroderma Foundation, July 2007.
- How to Become a Patient at Tufts Dental School, August 6, 2007.
- Root Canal Treatment or Dental Implant - Which is Best?, August 15, 2007.
- Bad Taste in the Morning - Patients Take Warning! September 13, 2007.
- Denture Owner's Manual, October 14, 2007.Are Improvements to the MassHealth Dental Program Increasing Access to Care? November 21, 2007.
- How to Become a Dentist, Are You Ready? December 20, 2007.
- Healthier with Dental Insurance. February 13, 2008.
- Morning Sickness and Oral Health. February 13, 2008.
- Jaw Pain, the TMJ, and Your Dentist. April 14, 2008.
- The Close Relationship of Medicine and Dentistry. May 13, 2008.
- Fighting Cavities, Dentistry's Most Important Role, May 13, 2008.
- Mouth Sores? See Your Dentist, November 21, 2008.
- Ditropan Causes Mouth Dryness, December 3, 2008.
- My Experience with Canker Sores, December 1, 2008.
- Porcelain Laminate Veneers - What Are They Good For?
- "Just an Exam", January 15, 2009.
- Volunteers Provide Medical and Dental Care in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, February 19, 2009.
- Sensitive Teeth - Diagnosis and Treatment, March 18, 2009.
- A Cosmetic Dentistry Case from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, April 11, 2009.
- Massachusetts Dentists Lobby for Pro Oral Health Legislation, May 8, 2009.
- What Causes Cavities?, June 18, 2009.
- Reasns to Call Your Dentist, August 12, 2009.
- Is the Internet the Best Choice for Oral Health Information? September 16,2009.
- Partial Dentures, October 15, 2009.
- Bridge or Implant, the best way to replace a tooth, November 24, 2009.
- OralB Super Floss Evaluated, December 15, 2009.
- Avoid Infection by Avoiding Antibiotics,December 16, 2009.
- What is Informed Consent? January 4, 2010. This article is available online in Damascus, Syria.
- Will Medicaid Enrollees in Massachusetts Lose Dental Coverage (Again)? April 15, 2010.
- How to save Money on Dental Care, May 19, 2010.
- Diabetes and Gum Disease, June 16, 2010.
- An Oral Health Checklist for Scleroderma Patients, July 22, 2010.
- Students Volunteer at the Sharewood Clinic in Malden, July 23, 2010.
Dr. Leader's dental columns are cited on many web sites including: The Oral Cancer Foundation, Relieve-Migraine-Headache.com , Oral Cancer Blog, Arthritis Daily, Etidronate.com, ASI - Adhesives & Sealants Industry, PetsTV.com, The newsletter of the Del Rey Christian Children's Center, and International Scleroderma Network
Original articles written under contract to
- How to Keep Your Dental Patients Happy: Tips for Dental Practices
- Tips on Dental Practice Management
- So You Want to Study Dentistry? Tips for Dental Students
- No More Excuses! Your Dentist is Waiting
- Do You Need a Root Canal? Common Causes & Symptoms
- What is TMJ and How is This Dental Disorder Treated?
- The Impact of Dental Health on Your Overall Health & Well-Being
- Protect Your Dental Health with Routine Dental Care
- How to Protect Your Teeth & Gums from Plaque & Tartar
- Gingivitis & Periodontal Disease: Common Symptoms & Treatments
- Do You Have Gingivitis or Gum Disease?
- Cavities: A Silent Dental Care Epidemic
- 10 Tips to Improve Your Brushing & Flossing Habits
- The Impact of Dental Health on Pregnant Women
- Periodontal Disease Associated with Diabetes
- Oral Cancer & Link to Dental Health Care
- Gum Disease Linked to Strokes and Other Health Issues
- Dry Mouth? Ask Your Dentist
- Studies Show Links Between Dental Health and Heart Disease
- Basic Overview on Periodontics and Periodontology
- Team Building Tips for Your Dental Office
- How to Make Your Dental Patients Feel at Home
- Do You Need to Visit an Endodontist?
- Dental Health and Surgical Infection
- What is Endodontics? Information on Root Canal Treatment
- Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
- Top Factors to Consider When Choosing an Oral Surgeon
Articles Written Under Contract with Yodle Local:
True Dentist Horror Stories and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
How to Find Out If You Grind Your Teeth at Night and What to Do About it
Medications that Improve Health and Harm Teeth
Articles about non-dental subjects:
- Toxic Mold, Health Issues and Symptoms of Diseases
- Choosing a First Guitar
- Buying a 50 CC Scooter in Massachusetts
- Tequin Blood Sugar Risks Do Not Outweigh Benefits June 2, 2006
- Why I Love My Honda Reflex Scooter, July 6, 2006
- 100 Miles on a Genuine Stella Scooter, July 14, 2006
- Reality TV Show Idea: Applying to College, July 22, 2006
- Medium Size Scooters Are Great Beginner Bikes, July25, 2006
- 11 Reasons not to Buy a Scooter, Sept 11, 2006
- New England Roads are an Amusement Park for Motorcyclists and Scooterists, December 5, 2006.
- Throttle Hand Pain, April 4, 2007.
- Helmet Visor Art, April 18, 2007.
- Licensing Mopeds, Scooters and Motorcycles in Massachusetts, May 21, 2008.
- Consumers Will Ride the Internet to Motorbike Information, June 4, 2008.
- Riding the Yamaha Zuma 50 cc Scooter, July 21, 2008
- Motorcycle Rental with Eagle Rider, August 1, 2008
- Colorectal Cancer Screening, October 27, 2009.
- What Does an Optometrist Do, June 10, 2010.
Articles about Dr. Leader
The Business of Dentistry, by Arthur Curley, JD, CDA Journal, September 2009, p. 619. (Quotes How to Become a Dentist)
Who in the World is Dr. David Leader? by Sabah Karimi, The AC Weekly
Every Dentist is a Scleroderma Specialist ADA Dental Editor's Digest
Associated Upstart Rocky Mountain News
Dental Care For Pets Tufts Veterinary School E-news
Scleroderma and Dentistry News@TuftsDental
Top 10 Senior Articles on Associated Content by Jeff Bevelheimer
About Dr. Leader National Scleroderma Foundation
Tufts Journal, People Notes, June 2007.
Scleroderma Newsbrief, 2008 National Patient Education Conference Award Winners.
Resume:
- Practicing in Malden Since 1989.
- Practicing locally since 1985.
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Tufts Dental School. 1985 - 1988 and 2004 - to present.
- Graduated from Tufts Dental School 1985.
- Graduated from Emory University, BA History of Art 1981.
- Dr. Leader is a speaker at National and Regional meetings:
- The Scleroderma Foundation National Convention 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
- The Yankee Dental Congress 2006, 2007 , 2008,2009, 2010.
- Advisor to Tri-Cap Head Start 1989-2007.
- Tri-Cap Community Service Award June 2001.
- Tri-CAP Special Award June 2004.
- Medical Advisory Board, Scleroderma Foundation, New England Chapter since 2007.
- Music Specialist, Temple Tifereth Israel School 2001 - 2007. (Photo is in my classroom.)
- Health Advisory Committee of the Town of Lynnfield School System 1997 - 2009.
- Chair 2000 - 2006.
- Columnist for the Malden Observer Newspaper since 2003.
- Staff writer, Lawsuit Search 2006.
- Columnist for Dentist.Net 2007.
- Content Producer for Associated Content since 2005. Over one million page views.
- Columnist for the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society
- Chair of the Massachusetts Dental Society Council on Dental Care and Benefits Programs (member since 2003).
- Family ties to Malden.
- Married with three children.
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