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A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
posted: Sep. 24, 2014.

What would it take to get you to give up tobacco? For major league baseball player Addison Reed, it took the death of his former coach, Tony Gwynn. Gwynn, a Read more
Say Yes to Cosmetic Dentistry!
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.

Did you know that a smile is often the first thing someone notices about you? So, when people look at you, what do you think they see? Are they looking Read more
Dental Crowns Promise Protection
posted: Sep. 16, 2014.

Dental Crowns Promise Protection When dealing with tooth damage, you want a treatment that will offer superior protection. If you’re one of the countless individuals dealing with serious dental decay or have Read more
Home vs. Professional Teeth Whitening - Weighing Your Options
posted: Sep. 09, 2014.

If you’re considering tooth whitening, you may be torn between using a home product and undergoing a professional application in our office. Here’s a brief comparison of both approaches to Read more
Iron Chef Cat Cora: Protecting Your Children's Teeth Starts Early
posted: Aug. 25, 2014.

When Cat Cora is not doing battle as the first female chef on the Food Network's hit series Iron Chef America, she is busy caring for the needs of her Read more
Alternatives to Root Canal Treatment Can Save an Injured Immature Tooth
posted: Aug. 15, 2014.

When a permanent tooth has been injured, our first priority should be to save it. A root canal treatment (where the interior pulp of the tooth is removed and the Read more
Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.

Growing up with a dentist stepdad, Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars heard a lot over the years about the importance of good oral hygiene — in particular, the Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Inlays and Onlays
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.

Q: I’ve never heard these terms used in dentistry. What are they? A: In the decorative arts, an inlay refers to a small piece of distinctive material that’s set into a Read more
Kristin Cavallari and the Mystery of the Bathroom Sink
posted: Jun. 23, 2014.

While she was pregnant with her son Camden Jack Cutler, 25-year-old Kristin Cavallari noticed an odd occurrence in her bathroom sink: “Every time I floss, my sink looks like I Read more
How to Instill Good Oral Health Habits in Children
posted: Jun. 13, 2014.

Habits — both good and bad — often begin at an early age. They can be defined as recurring, mostly unconscious patterns of behavior, which are acquired by frequent repetition. Read more
How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile
posted: May 29, 2014.

As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly has Read more
Planning and Prevention Help Keep Treatment Costs Within Your Budget
posted: May 14, 2014.

Advancements in dentistry have created an abundant source of treatments for restoring health and vitality to diseased teeth and gums. Unfortunately, not all of these treatment options may be in Read more
Taylor Hicks: I Should Have Worn a Mouthguard!
posted: Apr. 29, 2014.

Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here’s something all athletes, Read more
Welcome to Our Blog
posted: Apr. 28, 2014.

Welcome to the Blog of Richard G. Mark, DDS Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Independence, MO area, we’re excited you are here. With the Read more

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