Happy Thanksgiving from Henley & Kelly
Thanksgiving one of the few holidays that gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year and consider our blessings. It is a time of togetherness and gratitude. Thanksgiving Day summons all of us to pause in the midst of activity, however necessary and valuable, to give simple and humble thanks.
Everyone here at Henley & Kelly is grateful to serve you, our patients. We are honored to be a part of your health care team.
We hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your friends and family
Thank you,
Dr. Henley, Dr. Kelly, Angel, Barbara, Cheryl, Pam, PJ, Rose, and Sheila
Thanksgiving one of the few holidays that gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year and consider our blessings. It is a time of togetherness and gratitude. Thanksgiving Day summons all of us to pause in the midst of activity, however necessary and valuable, to give simple and humble thanks.
Everyone here at Henley & Kelly is grateful to serve you, our patients. We are honored to be a part of your health care team.
We hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your friends and family
Thank you,
Dr. Henley, Dr. Kelly, Angel, Barbara, Cathy, Cheryl, Pam, PJ, Rose, and Sheila
Jacksonville's Top Doctors 2017
Congratulations to both Dr. Henley and Dr. Kelly for being voted one of Jacksonville's Top Doctors, again!
Congratulations to both Dr. Henley and Dr. Kelly for being voted one of Jacksonville's Top Doctors, again!
At Henley & Kelly it is our goal to form life-long relationships with our patients, providing them with the best in cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, and oral medicine. Dr. Henley, Dr. Kelly and their staff pride themselves on being a patient-focused practice and strive to spend as much time as needed with each and every patient.
Both Dr. Henley and Dr. Kelly believe that the integration of technology in dentistry is important to excellent clinical outcomes, however that is no substitute for diagnostic expertise and clinical mastery. The focus should not be on how quickly the work is completed, but how long the work lasts. Excellent dentistry should stand the test of time.
Dr. Henley earned his Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida. During his time at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Henley received awards for ethics and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Kelly earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and is Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Emory University, where he was invited to join the prestigious National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He has been in private practice in Jacksonville for more than 45 years.
Dr. Henley is dedicated to legislation that helps preserve the highest clinical standards in dentistry. He serves as the Secretary of the the Northeast District Dental Association and as an Alternate Delegate to the Florida Dental Association. While in private practice Dr. Henley continues his educational commitment by serving as faculty in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
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 both dentistry and medicine to ensure that cancer patients have the best possible outcomes.
History of Gum Disease Increases Cancer Risk in Older Women
Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.
Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.
The study, led by researchers at the University at Buffalo, is the first national study of its kind involving U.S. women, and the first to focus specifically on older women. It's also the first study to find an association between periodontal disease and gallbladder cancer risk in women or men. The findings were published today (Aug. 1) in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
"This study is the first national study focused on women, particularly older women," said Jean Wactawski-Wende, the study's senior author.
"Our study was sufficiently large and detailed enough to examine not just overall risk of cancer among older women with periodontal disease, but also to provide useful information on a number of cancer-specific sites," added Wactawski-Wende, dean of UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions and a professor of epidemiology and environmental health.
Your old dental fillings probably contain mercury — are they dangerous?
Fox News (9/11) carries an article originally published on Rodale’s Organic Life discussing the safety of mercury in amalgam fillings. The article reports that “large-scale reviews of all the existing research have not found strong evidence of amalgam-filling-related mercury dangers.” The article notes the ADA states that “amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients,” and the FDA and other national organizations support this position.
Fox News (9/11) carries an article originally published on Rodale’s Organic Life discussing the safety of mercury in amalgam fillings. The article reports that “large-scale reviews of all the existing research have not found strong evidence of amalgam-filling-related mercury dangers.” The article notes the ADA states that “amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients,” and the FDA and other national organizations support this position. “Looking at the existing body of evidence, studies don’t support the belief that there would be negative health effects,” says Stefanie Russell, DDS, PhD, a clinical associate professor of epidemiology and health promotion at New York University. “People should not be worried.”
The ADA released a statement last year reaffirming its position that “dental amalgam is a durable, safe and effective cavity-filling option.” MouthHealthy.org provides information for patients about restorative materials.
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
Cool Street Art!
This really cool American street artist @tombobnyc brightens the streets of New York with his unique creations, using benches, man hole covers, poles or electrical boxes to create colorful and cool characters.
We at Henley & Kelly especially like this one!
The American street artist @tombobnyc brightens the streets of New York with his unique creations, using benches, man hole covers, poles or electrical boxes to create colorful and cool characters.
We at Henley & Kelly especially like this one!
Exposure to specific toxins and nutrients during late pregnancy and early life correlate with autism risk
Using evidence found in baby teeth, researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital found that differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and early postnatal periods are associated with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a study published June 1 in the journal Nature Communications.
Using evidence found in baby teeth, researchers from The Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Environmental Health Sciences Laboratory and The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai found that differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and early postnatal periods are associated with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a study published June 1 in the journal Nature Communications.
The critical developmental windows for the observed discrepancies varied for each element, suggesting that systemic dysregulation of environmental pollutants and dietary elements may serve an important role in ASD. In addition to identifying specific environmental factors that influence risk, the study also pinpointed developmental time periods when elemental dysregulation poses the biggest risk for autism later in life.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ASD occurs in 1 of every 68 children in the United States. The exact causes are unknown, but previous research indicates that both environmental and genetic causes are likely involved. While the genetic component has been intensively studied, specific environmental factors and the stages of life when such exposures may have the biggest impact on the risk of developing autism are poorly understood. Previous research indicates that fetal and early childhood exposure to toxic metals and deficiencies of nutritional elements are linked with several adverse developmental outcomes, including intellectual disability and language, attentional, and behavioral problems.
Source: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Exposure to specific toxins and nutrients during late pregnancy and early life correlate with autism risk." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 1 June 2017. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170601082239.htm>.
3D Printing and Dentistry
3D Printing and Dentistry
We recently had a patient that simply could not tolerate dental impressions, however it had to be done to complete her treatment. So we used a digital 3D scanner to scan her mouth and had her models 3D be printed. Technology in dentistry today is amazing!
3D Printing and Dentistry
We recently had a patient that simply could not tolerate dental impressions, however it had to be done to complete her treatment. So we used a digital 3D scanner to scan her mouth and had her models to be printed. Technology in dentistry today is amazing!
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
Caring For Our Elderly, Oral Health Care is Key
UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department. The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggests that food scarcity and poor oral health are major risk factors for malnutrition that leads an older adult -- already at high risk of functional decline, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality -- to land in the emergency department.
Of the risk factors studied, poor oral health was found to have the largest impact on malnutrition. More than half of the patients in the study had some dental problems, and patients with dental problems were three times as likely to suffer from malnutrition as those without dental problems.
Read the article at sciencedaily.com