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Every Detail Matters.
Every step of ever case matters. Even in simple cases. We strive to make ever case exceptional. Not only beautiful, but made to last for years to come.
Every step of ever case matters. Even in simple cases. We strive to make ever case exceptional. Not only beautiful, but made to last for years to come. Crowns on #13 and #14.
Hurricane Irma - Office Closed
Due to the upcoming hurricane, we will close our office temporarily. We be closed starting Monday (September 11, 2017) and Tuesday (September 12, 2017). Depending on the storm's path we may be closed on Wednesday (September 13, 2017) as well.
Please be safe and know that we are always available even if the office is closed. Please call the office at 904.398.1549. The on call doctor number is on the voicemail.
For More information about the storm please click the links below.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Due to the upcoming hurricane, we will close our office temporarily. We be closed Monday (September 11, 2017) and Tuesday (September 12, 2017). We anticipate to reopen Wednesday (September 13, 2017).
Please be safe and know that A DOCTOR IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE EVEN IF THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. If you need a doctor please call the office at 904.398.1549 Both Dr. Henley's and Dr. Kelly's phone numbers are AT THE END of the voicemail.
For More information about the storm please click the links below.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral Cancer awareness in the American public is low. Approximately 49,750 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Every day 132 new people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with an oral cancer, and that one person EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY, 24/7/365 will die from it
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral Cancer awareness in the American public is low. Approximately 49,750 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Every day 132 new people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with an oral cancer, and that one person EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY, 24/7/365 will die from it
While smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection to the HPV virus. We cannot stop this virus from spreading; our only hope to save lives by performing oral cancer screenings on every patient, every time they are in our office.
As a commitment to our patients and our community Dr. Henley serves as member of the Head and Neck Tumor Board at Baptist MD Anderson. The tumor board is a multi-specialty group that works together using the latest in dentistry and medicine to ensure that patients have the best possible outcomes.
To learn more about oral cancer see the links below:
https://www.henleyandkelly.com/head-and-neck-cancer/
http://oralcancerfoundation.org
https://www.baptistjax.com/services/baptist-md-anderson-cancer-center/head-and-neck-cancer
Antibiotics Prior to Dental Work? Maybe Not.
Consumer Reports reported that “new guidelines call for fewer people to get antibiotics before a dental procedure.”
Consumer Reports reported that “new guidelines call for fewer people to get antibiotics before a dental procedure.” The article noted that updated “treatment guidelines for dentists now advise antibiotics before dental procedures for only a few types of patients such as those with artificial heart valves, a history that includes a heart infection, or who were born with certain serious heart defects.” The article added that this means antibiotics are not indicated for most patients prior to dental work.
Our recommendations are always in accord with the American Dental Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. However, we will never supersede your physician's recommendations. If you have any questions about whether or not you should take antibiotics prior to treatment please contact our office at 904.398.1549