After reading about possible mercury exposure due to environmental factors I thought it would be wise for me to test the mercury level in my body.  I purchased a kit from the Sierra Club website and sent in (a fairly sizable) hair sample a couple of weeks ago.  I just received my test results today.  My […]

Dr. Dan Bruce has now decided to be a Delta Dental PPO network provider.  Organizations that offer the Delta PPO plan include the Boise School System and some state organizations.  We think that this will be a valuable service for our patients and hopefully will provide greater access to dental care.  Dr. Dan Bruce is […]

In the world of dentistry (kind of), I came across an interesting story about a man who had lost his sight due to an explosion at an aluminum plant in Ireland 2 years ago. His cornea was scarred so bad that repair or transplant was impossible. The next logical thing to try is […]

A recent story in the news and on the ADA website reports the findings of a dentist who tested dental work done in China. The dentist found unacceptably high levels of lead in a crown (210 ppm) and bridge (160 ppm), although the report does not mention where the lead was found (in the […]

Doctors Steve Bruce, Rob Ririe and Dan Bruce are in the process of being certified in the use of diode laser therapy after completing a certification course.  Diode lasers can be used for many procedures, including removal of excess tissue, biopsies, frenectomies, canker sore treatment, cold sore treatment, periodontal treatment and treatment of sensitive teeth.  […]