***UPDATED: July 31, 2013*** Further statistical analysis has been completed to find out more on the connection between socio-economic status and receiving dental care. The latest survey found that 56% of participants sought no preventative care and nearly 20% admitted…
***UPDATED: September 12, 2013*** A new organization has been established to help decrease the so-called “Dental Divide” in America. Dentists for Oral Health Innovation (DOHI) was founded by a diverse group of dentists and represents thousands of dental care professionals…
Busy moms and dads rejoiced recently with the release of a Swedish study indicating that “cleaning” a pacifier with a good lick could actually be good for little ones. We’ve all seen it, and many of us have actually done…
Do you often find yourself hastily drinking water to rid yourself of the dryness in your mouth? Has chewing gum become your new addiction, as it’s the only cure for the drought that seems to have settled in your oral…
Do you have a smile that you’re not quick to show-off? Maybe you have a cracked or chipped tooth or two. Or perhaps there are gaps in your front teeth or pits or grooves in the enamel. There are a…
When I was a junior in high school, I played shortstop on my high school’s baseball team. I’ve always loved baseball, and my mom loved it even more, considering it was the only non-contact sport that I participated in, making…
One of the most important decisions a dentist has to make is choosing which course of action to pursue when creating a treatment plan for a patient. More specifically, dental professionals often have to determine whether a root canal treatment…
All toothbrushes are created equal, or so I thought before I tried an electric powered model last year. Maybe it’s in my head, but I can’t help but feel that my teeth get cleaner when I use the powered version…
***UPDATED: September 20, 2013*** Investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed the first documented case of patient-to-patient transmission of hepatitis C in the United States, associated with a dental setting. Transmission of the disease is a…
Did you know that your job could have an effect on your oral health? I never really thought of it before, but when I pondered the question myself, I thought, sure, there are plenty of jobs that influence your mouth. …
