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Charles Martin

Bio

Graduated BS in Biology form Virginia Tech in 1975.Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry with DDS degree 1979.

Former instructor at Georgetown University School of Dentistry and Medical College of Virginia school of Dentistry. Author of three books for dental consumers: Are Your Teeth Killing You, This Won't Hurt a Bit and Don't Sugarcoat It: the Story of Diabetes and Dentistry.


Specialties:

  • dentistry

Affiliation:

  • Richmond Smile Center

Group Memberships:

Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.

    "Twice-yearly cleanings have been recommended for over 50 years without supporting evidence,...Full Article

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    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article