Regular consumption of alcohol has been shown to have adverse effects on one’s health. Chronic heavy drinking has been linked to several diseases, such as anemia, cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, high blood pressure, and pancreatitis, to name just a few. And now researchers in Brazil have found that the health of a person’s gums can […]
A new study has great news for individuals living in the Sunshine State. According to a recent article from the British Dental Health Foundation, research has found support for a previously established connection between a lack of sunlight and gum disease. The study, published in the journal of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, vitamin D […]
If you know how to properly care for your oral health, then you know that you’re supposed to brush twice a day (for at least two minutes), floss regularly and visit your dentist bi-annually. Simple, right? Unfortunately, the majority of Americans must not think so. According to a recent story from NPR, 27% of adults […]
Periodontitis Most Prevalent Among Hispanics, Smokers Says CDC
A new study conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a startling number of adults, age 30 and older, suffering from periodontitis. Even more, they concluded that certain ethnic groups in our country are more at risk. According to a recent article from DrBicuspid.com, nearly 65 million American adults, […]
Oral Health Month Brings Awareness to U.S. Hispanic Community
Last week, the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) joined forces with Colgate-Palmolive once again for their annual Oral Health Month campaign. Kick-off events took place on June 2, with a special launch event at Los Angeles’s Plaza Mexico. In addition to live music and giveaways, participants had access to the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures® mobile […]
Startling new statistics have confirmed what cosmetic dentists around the world already knew: many people are unhappy with their smiles. According to a recent article from Dentistry Today, more than a quarter of participants claimed that they didn't like to smile because they felt their teeth were unattractive. Additionally, 81% of people stated that they […]