by Dr. Don Dexter | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19
Rapid antigen testing can be a game-changer for the holidays, allowing you to safely celebrate with friends and family. Rapid antigen tests are available for purchase over the counter, approximately $12/test, and are a reliable test of your infective status at the...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Sep 20, 2021 | Sleep Apnea
Use mouth taping to improve your sleep and your health. Mouth taping is not the same as, and should not be confused with, taping your mouth shut. Mouth taping is a postage stamp size of tape lightly applied across your top and lower lip. In contrast to taping your...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Sep 8, 2021 | COVID-19
Your eyes don’t lie, and your mask can’t hide your smile —Dr. Donald Dexter. Whether we like it or not, the need to wear masks is here for a while, and we need to remain vigilant and comply with the rules. We are all in this together, and the issue of wearing a mask...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Aug 24, 2021 | Sleep Apnea
A recent massive recall of CPAP machines has put a significant number of sleep apnea sufferers at an increased risk because of machine failures, with limited or no available alternatives to replace the machines. As a result, patients are forced to continue using their...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Jun 23, 2021 | Inspiration
The instructors in dental school would often say that the greatest reward in practicing dentistry was the relationships that you would develop with your patients. At that time, we heard it so often that it seemed like a cliché, and it seemed like there would be so...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Oct 15, 2020 | COVID-19
At the dental practice of Dr. Donald Dexter, we believe that the COVID-19 health challenges call for expanded sanitation protocols and that is why we have added cold fogging to our office cleaning protocol. While an N95 mask is probably our best personal protection,...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Sep 23, 2020 | Dentistry
There is no benefit of having dental insurance if you don’t go to the dentist, and a lot of people with dental insurance don’t go. And of those that do go to the dentist, the majority of them do not maximize their benefits and get the dental treatment that they need....
by Dr. Don Dexter | Sep 7, 2020 | Art
Dr. Dexter is hosting the R0 Prayer Flag Project, a community art project raising funds to support Lane Arts Council’s Artist Support programs, supporting local artists and arts groups to advance their creative projects and careers. The goal is to collect 100...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Sep 4, 2020 | Sleep Apnea
During “normal” times, prior to COVID-19, parents would be preparing for their children to go back to school this time of the year. A big part of that preparation would be adjusting sleep schedules back to a school schedule. Education and school have drastically...
by Dr. Don Dexter | Apr 21, 2020 | Sleep Apnea
There is no evidence linking sleep apnea with coronavirus risk. However, people who have sleep apnea often share conditions that create a higher risk for severe illness from the coronavirus, which includes: Those who are 65 years of age or older Those who have serious...
