Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, DMD | 1121 Main St., Ste #2 So. Weymouth, MA 02190 | 781-335-0604
South Weymouth Dentist
Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, DMD
The dangers of drug addiction are many. Yet one byproduct of drug addiction—negligence in oral care—has the potential to be as lethal as the addiction itself. In 2009, the American Academy of Periodontology and The American Journal of Cardiology issued literature showing a direct correlation between heart disease and gum disease. So while a person’s …
For Hair Essentials owner Christine Donovan, the month of October has a special meaning that goes beyond the leaves changing colors. It’s the month where her salon, a six-time WickedLocal Reader’s Choice winner for Best Salon, holds its “Streak” for a cause fundraiser. This month-long drive generates funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s – Breast Cancer …
The U.S. departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture recently removed its flossing recommendation from its dietary guidelines. This change was precipitated by a media request that revealed that the effectiveness of flossing has never been researched and/or produced data confirming its benefits. That has had many patients wondering: should I continue to floss? …
One of the most frustrating things for any medical professional is to see people who need care but cannot get it simply because they cannot afford it. Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD—also known as The Toothboss—recently ran into that scenario with one of his elder patients. Instead of turning her away, he found a way to …
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Herb Nachtrab has brought smiles to the faces of teenagers and adults alike. That’s one of the perks of being an orthodontist. For all the smiles he’s brought to patients in the greater South Weymouth area, Dr. Nachtrab has been named the recipient of The Smiling Neighbor award given by …
South Weymouth Dentist Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD, recently hired Dedham resident Gabriela Modesto as a front desk assistant. In this role, Ms. Modesto will greet patients, answer phones and provide administrative assistance in the areas of billing, customer service, and marketing. “Gabriela has been a very good addition to our team and has quickly learned …
SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA… As children, we were told to brush our teeth to reduce the number of cavities. It typically didn’t take more than one filling to get that message. Yet, as more evidence comes out about the correlation between good oral health and overall health, perhaps dentists should have mentioned a trip to the …
When his children grew up and moved out of the house, Richard DeLuca, owner of Deluca Properties in Weymouth, felt a void. Rather than take up golf or another hobby, opted for a different path: youth leagues and high school football referee. Seven years later, he’s still at his “hobby”, officiating games all weekend during …
SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA… The calendar may still say winter, but spring sports are well underway at local towns and schools. Unfortunately, with those spring activities comes the potential for concussions, particularly if young athletes use the wrong type of mouthguard. “Boil-and-bite mouthguards that many young athletes use offer a false sense of security because these …
