We live in a consumer driven society. There are advertisements and reviews and 'how to's' that enable individuals to make wise choices before committing to a product or service. When it comes to health care, especially oral health care and dentistry, consumers may find themselves procrastinating until an emergency arrives to look for a dentist. Other consumers may have a long term relationship with their dental office but due to moving to a new location, find themselves start

I'm always proud of my dad for emphasizing the highest professionalism and also the importance of the oral cancer screening exam. I'd like to share that some key ideas of my dissertation (PhD in applied mathematics) in application to cancer were recently published (November 27) in the journal Nature Communications and are located at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07538-7 - this work is a multidisciplinary collaboration involving quantitative and experimental scien

Happy New Year! As 2019 begins with lists of resolutions to be kept, here are a few to move you toward a healthier smile. Brush twice a day, especially before going to sleep at night. Removing food particles and residue from your teeth before going to bed at night keeps bacteria and nasty residue from damaging your teeth and gums. Floss every day. Brushing only gets the surface of teeth. Flossing removes all the smaller particles that get in between the teeth. Keep your gums

Ever wonder why in photographs taken in the 1800's and early 1900's most people are not smiling? Do you know one of the main reasons men were turned away from military service during World War ll? Amazingly, both questions have the same answer; poor dental health. Surprised? Dental problems not only keep you from smiling but affect your over all health. Dentistry has evolved greatly in the past one hundred years. With regular dental cleanings and check-ups, there are lots of

(This blog is in a question and answer format. We hope you enjoy getting to know Dr. Bastian and his team.) How long have you, Dr. Basitan/ Smiles for All, been at 734 East Main Street in Hendersonville, TN? "I opened the practice here in September, 1986. I worked for four years prior in a group dental practice in Gallatin, Tennessee with colleagues who provided me with encouragement and guidance. I try to keep in mind that people are always 'at the end' of the teeth we are