Dr. Steven R. Schwartz, DDS

Dr. Steven R. Schwartz, DDS All of the marine images on this page and those displayed in his office were taken by Dr. Schwartz.

When not practicing surgery, Dr. Schwartz and his wife Beth, can be found somewhere in the world pursuing their love of scuba diving and underwater As a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Steven R. Schwartz is the surgical specialist of the dental profession. His 30 years of surgical expertise and thorough understanding of both aesthetics and function uniquely qualifies him to di

agnose, treat and manage the conditions, defects, injuries and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face.

03/11/2020

Reuters reports that according to a new study surveying nearly 2,800 American adults over age 35, “only 8 percent were getting all of the highly recommended preventive services with the greatest potential for improving health.” Reuters explains the survey included questions “about the receipt of 15 high-priority preventive services including blood pressure and cholesterol checks, screening for osteoporosis and several cancers, counseling on to***co use, obesity, alcohol use and depression, plus vaccinations and aspirin use.” The study was published online in Health Affairs

03/04/2020

The Washington Post reported that a research project at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is testing a virtual reality headset that is preprogrammed with “immersive, multisensory 3-D content designed to distract patients from pain.” Cedars-Sinai has used the technology on more than 2,500 patients since 2016, often during labor to help relax patients and alleviate pain.

02/27/2020

In a release on PRNewswire Delta Dental Plans Association says that a recent national survey from Delta Dental finds “good oral health (67 percent) makes the majority of Americans feel confident, surpassing other top reasons of clear skin (60 percent) and being in shape (57 percent).” The Adult’s Oral Health & Well-Being Survey also finds that 53 percent of adults “say their smile has a bearing on their overall success,” and 70 percent of adults “say a smile can make or break a first impression.”

02/19/2020

The ABC News website reports US toddlers “are eating too much added sugar, and the problem only gets worse as they get older,” according to “a new study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control” and Prevention. HealthDay reports that “some babies” are now “consuming added sugar that exceeds maximum levels recommended for adults, US researchers” concluded after analyzing “data from 800 infants and toddlers between six and 23 months old in the 2011-2014 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.” The findings were scheduled for presentation at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting.
Meanwhile, HealthDay reported, “If more Americans ate healthier diets, the nation could save tens of billions of dollars in health care costs for major problems such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, strokes, hip fractures and Alzheimer’s disease.” After evaluating “different scenarios,” investigators “determined that boosting the number of Americans with healthy eating habits could save between $21 billion and $135 billion a year in health care costs.” The study was slated for presentation at the American Society for Nutrition annual meeting.

02/12/2020

The New York Times “Well” blog provides an extensive feature on tips for a “midlife tuneup,” stating that “our health needs change with every passing decade, but the good news is that it’s never too late to start taking better care of yourself.” In a broad list of suggestions to stay healthy, the article includes oral health tips, observing that losing “teeth and getting dentures is no longer an inevitable part of aging” thanks to “better hygiene and fluoridation.” As people age, “the rules for proper dental care” remain the same, the Times states, “brush and floss regularly and avoid sweets and sodas, hard candies and caramels to keep your teeth healthy.” Still, aging can bring unique oral health challenges, including “dry mouth as a side effect” of medications, which “makes teeth more vulnerable to decay.” In addition, “bone loss can make teeth less stable and receding gums expose roots to tooth decay.” However, the “biggest challenge” to maintaining oral health with aging is cost, the article says, noting “Medicare typically doesn’t cover dental procedures, and only about 10 percent of retirees have dental benefits from their former employer.” Given this, “prevention is key,” the Times says

02/06/2020

The New York Times reports, “Lifting weights might also lift moods, according to an important new review of dozens of studies about strength training and depression” that was published in the JAMA Psychiatry. The 33-study review revealed that “resistance exercise often substantially reduces people’s gloom, no matter how melancholy they feel at first, or how often – or seldom – they actually get to the gym and lift.

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