***UPDATED: May 6, 2015*** New evidence shows that eliminating Medicaid dental benefits for adults results in a significant increase in costs for emergency care. A recent study has found that the elective status of dental coverage in California has led to a 32% increase in emergency room visits related to dental care during the six-years […]
Recently, CBS News published an article on their website called “7 troublesome ways teens destroy their teeth,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. The article discusses some of the habits that are often displayed in teens that negatively affect their oral health, however I think that these poor behaviors are exhibited by adults […]
***UPDATED: December 2, 2014*** The folks at Beam Technologies are at it again, recently unveiling the latest in toothbrush technology. According to a Dr.Bicuspid.com article, the company strives to make each level of the dental service chain accessible and cost-effective, using their special toothbrush and iOS devices as their platform. Using the latest Apple technology, […]
In several places around the country, February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and people are buzzing about recent studies showing a shocking percentage of our nation’s kids are suffering from premature tooth decay. This is a very serious topic, which deserves a lot of attention, but meanwhile, there is a significant portion of our population […]
Many recent stories in dental news have dealt with the close relationship between oral health and overall wellness. The same holds true for children, although a recent study completed by MetLife, shows that many parents don’t know what the pediatric guidelines are for oral health, and certainly aren’t following them. According to the article, “MetLife […]
Do you know what to do in the event of a dental emergency? Recently, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) released an article giving advice on how to treat such an occasion on Marketwatch.com. Having a plan and knowing what to do could be the difference in losing a permanent tooth, or saving it. The first […]