Leslie Townsend, DDS[email protected]Sports DentistryMouthguards offer prevention for fall and winter sportsAs Dr. Leslie Townsend writes, adults who grew up playing hockey sometimes joke about the teeth they left behind at the rink. But think how much better their lives would have been with one small preventive measure: a mouthguard. She advocates educating parents and patients about the importance of mouthguards.November 6, 2014Pathology6 signs of stress to be aware of in patientsAs a dental professional, you recognize that dental visits may be stressful for patients and try to alleviate that stress. But you also need to recognize signs of chronic stress in patients, because the symptoms can first appear in their mouths, according to Dr. Leslie Townsend. She presents six common signs that may indicate your patients are stressed-out.April 15, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of soliciting employee is suspendedA dentist has been indefinitely suspended after reportedly attempting to pay an employee for a sexual favor.PediatricsHow political affiliation can affect dental health may shock youOral Cancer1-hour oral cancer test may spare patients painful biopsiesLegal IssuesDentist gets probation for drinking while treating kidsSmile DesignWhat you need to know about kids' stressed-out smiles
