Visiting the dentist is a critical component of achieving and maintaining good oral health, which we now know is extremely important to overall health and wellness. While most dental procedures are painless, simply having an exam can cause some people…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the most effective way to raise awareness is through education. According to a recent article from MouthHealthy.org, approximately 49,750 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2017. While regular visits to your…
Last week, National Prosthodontics Awareness Week was observed around the country, including at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Postgraduate Prosthodontics Clinic, where professionals worked on educating the public about tooth replacement options and other oral health issues. The…
New research has shed some light on recurrent aphthous stomatitis, or canker sores. For those who suffer from them, the treatment options aren’t always effective and the pain, substantial. The new research, out of Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden, has discovered…
As consumers, most of us are always looking to save a buck. And in the “Pinterest era,” many are often on the hunt for not only cheap, but easy DIY solutions to some of life’s biggest battles. Can’t get that…
A study funded by the Endocrine Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive has found that children with Type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer oral health than those who do not suffer from the disease. According to a recent article from UBNow, a…
Restorative dentistry is a huge business, with over 18 million Americans having a crown, bridge or dental implants to replace missing teeth. And according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the number of implants increases annually by about…
Tomorrow, March 20, 2017, marks the 4th annual World Oral Health Day, a global event organized by FDI World Dental Federation. The international awareness campaign was developed to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health and its relationship…
A new development out of King’s College London could prevent root canal treatment failure according to a recent article from the Dental Tribune. The SafeRoot device allows for rapid bacterial detection inside the root canal, ensuring the procedure was successful,…
In a recent study, researchers discovered that a tailored preventive oral health intervention with elderly home care clients showed significant improved cleanliness or teeth and dentures. This fact alone is not all that surprising, but in addition, scientists found that…
