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Anti-smoking Campaign Spotlights Oral Health
***UPDATED: March 25, 2014*** A new scientific article linking secondhand smoke and cavities in children was recently published in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the piece examined 15 observational studies on the topic and determined that 10 of them showed a weak to moderate link between secondhand smoke and cavities […]
New Weapon in the Battle Against Oral Disease
The oral health crisis in America is not something to take lightly. With nearly half of all adults suffering from oral disease, there has been a recent push for more public initiatives to improve the situation. Many feel that ignorance is the root of the real problem and that the majority of people aren’t aware […]
Exercise May Lower the Risk of Gum Disease
January 2014 is almost in the books and for the millions of individuals who made New Year’s resolutions, apparently only 64% are still sticking with it. According to resolution statistics, only about 45% of Americans actually resolve to make changes in the upcoming year, with a whopping 85% of them vowing to make self-improvements, including […]
Report on Smoking Includes Oral Health Risks
***UPDATED: April 30, 2014*** A new study out of the University of Michigan has linked the combination of tobacco and alcohol use to an increased risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), according to a recent Dental Tribune article. Researchers discovered that either tobacco or alcohol use (independently) resulted in a 20-30% increased risk […]
Dental Insurance Doesn’t Always Lead to Dental Care
At this point in time, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most people have heard of President Obama’s health care reform, the Affordable Care Act. Perhaps you’ve heard it referred to as “Obamacare,” or are simply aware that all Americans are supposed to have access to health insurance, thanks to the current administration. […]
Resolve to Improve Your Smile
Are you one of the millions of people who have vowed to transform their appearance in 2014? The New Year often stirs motivation within individuals to shed those extra few pounds, get more sleep, quit smoking, exercise more, along with a slew of other changes that are meant to build self esteem by improving the […]
Improve Oral Health Outcomes with Better Communication
How would you describe your relationship with your dentist? Do you think he/she is approachable? Easy to talk to? Friendly? Unfortunately, many dentists have a reputation that is less than stellar, simply because of their profession. Whether caused from personal experience or societal stereotypes, many individuals believe that their dentist isn’t very friendly. Ironically, it […]
Poor Oral Health and Brain Function
***UPDATED: April 28, 2014*** Further research suggests a connection between oral health and cognitive ability, reports Dental Tribune, an online dental newspaper. The new study, recently presented at the Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the American Association of Dental Research, found that a decline of cognitive function in people over the age of 79 is […]
Predictions of Periodontitis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) half of all Americans over the age of 30 suffer from periodontitis, the advanced form or periodontal disease. That’s nearly 65 million people with the inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support your teeth. In its early stages, the condition is […]
Sweet! Candy that Actually Improves Oral Health
I love irony. Just yesterday I updated an old blog about the relationship between oral health and heart disease, adding information that suggests that heavy consumption of sweets could lead to chronic heart health issues as well as obvious oral health problems. Then today, I was catching up on news of the dental industry online […]
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