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Oral Disease a Silent Epidemic says Surgeon General
I recently wrote about a study conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) which found that when it comes to oral health, Americans aren’t the brightest, (Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website) and yet another report has added onto these findings, determining that not only do we not know much about the […]
A Cure for Cavities
There is no fun way to treat a cavity and I’ve never run across anyone who enjoys the very common procedure of filling one in. Thanks to sedation dentistry, those who are particularly anxious about the procedure, are able to remedy the issue in a relaxed, calm environment, but even with technological developments that make […]
The Dental Crisis in Florida
***UPDATE*** November 30, 2012 In an effort to improve oral health in Florida, one of the largest counties in the state voted this week to add fluoride back to the public water supply. The decision was voted on by the Pinellas County Commission, with a 6-1 verdict in support of the mineral most believe to […]
The Safety of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice. According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists using anesthesia in inappropriate ways, at times to perform routine procedures, such as teeth cleaning […]
Buenas Noticias! New ADA Website Available in Spanish
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org. The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing credible oral health information and has several features, including ADA Find-a-Dentist, videos for all ages, […]
The Dental Effects of Thumb-Sucking
Recently, my spouse and I had a challenging debate about our three-year-old son’s thumb-sucking habit. On one side, he uses this common, often impulsive behavior to self-soothe in stressful situations or when he’s tired. On the flip-side of the coin, we’re fearful that he is doing lasting damage to his teeth and jaw. I’ve heard […]
The ACA Impact on Dental Care
***UPDATED: June 23, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a repeal of the excise tax on medical devices, which has generated widespread industry opposition since being implemented with the Affordable Care Act in January, 2013. Over 2,700 messages were sent to Congress […]
ADA Responds to PBS Program, “Dollars and Dentists”
***UPDATED: April 5, 2013*** Access to dental care still remains a problem across the United States, and it’s contributing to a growing epidemic of oral disease throughout the nation. According to a recent AP report out of Topeka, Kansas, the House and Senate are sitting on bills that could potentially help improve access however. The […]
Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website
The American Dental Association (ADA) has released a new study which shows just how little Americans know about oral health. The survey was comprised of true or false questions on a variety of topics, from how many times you should brush daily to what causes cavities. The average grade scored was a D, which proved […]
Seniors Share Dental Care Lesson
The British are often stereotyped for having a challenging dental care system and, perhaps as a result, less-than-perfect looking teeth. Actor Mike Myers played the role of Austin Powers in a series of movies that, with huge, blockbuster success, demonstrated this generalization with exaggeration. Sure, people all over the world found his shaggy hair, retro […]
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