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  • Are you at risk for oral cancer?
    Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
  • Are dental X-rays safe?
    YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more
  • The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
    Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
  • Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
    We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our PROSPECT PARK, Pennsylvania office for checkups and necessary dental Read more
  • Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
    Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
  • It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
    People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
  • Osteoporosis and Oral Health
    Today, the doctor and our team at Richard N. Benjamin, D.D.S., P.C. thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or Read more
  • Welcome Blog
    Welcome to the Blog of Richard N. Benjamin, D.D.S., P.C. Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Prospect Park, PA area, we’re excited you are here. With Read more