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Your Summer Smile
In a few short days, summer will officially begin, although many have already started to enjoy the sunshine. Several people use the summer months as motivation to work on their physical appearance. Toning up, getting tan, and shedding a few pounds are some of common goals many shoot for, but they seem to forget about […]
Sealants: A Simple Way to Prevent Cavities
***UPDATED: July 27, 2016*** The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated their clinical practice guidelines for the use of sealants on children after reviewing evidence of the practice’s effectiveness. Dr. John Timothy Wright, professor and director of strategic initiative in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, said […]
Nearly Half of Americans Suffer from Oral Disease
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study which investigated the occurrence of periodontitis in the U.S. population. The study, “Prevalence of Periodontis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010,” was published in the Journal of Dental Research and later described by Medical News Today. The data was taken from […]
Developments in the Use of Probiotics in Dentistry
***UPDATED: August 28, 2013*** A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology has found that using a probiotic supplement, in the form of a lozenge, significantly improves conditions for those who suffer from chronic periodontitis. 30 subjects participated in the study. Each individual received one-stage full mouth disinfection and scaling and root planning […]
Miami Area Dental Initiative
Access to preventative dental care is a severe problem across the nation. With a recent Center for Disease Control study announcing that nearly half of American adults suffer from periodontal disease and premature tooth decay running rampant among our youth, many communities are implementing initiatives to help slow, and eventually stop this trend. One such […]
Making Miami a Healthier Place to Live
In my endeavor to provide interesting and informative articles about the ins-and-outs of the dentistry world, I’ve broadened my horizons a bit to include general health topics, considering how closely linked oral health is with overall wellness. Recently, I began searching for resources about health and wellness in the Miami area, and I came across […]
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