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Florida Receives a ‘D’ for Oral Health
***UPDATED: June 26, 2013*** The state of Florida is back in dentistry news, and unfortunately, it’s still bleak. According to a new Pew Children’s Dental Campaign report, the sunshine state has the worst rate of any other state for Medicaid covered children receiving regular dental care. In the period analyzed (2011), more than 75% of […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Tomorrow marks the beginning of February and with the turning of the calendar page comes the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month. Every year, the organization commits this time to raising awareness about the importance of oral health, especially among the youth of our country. With that in mind, I wanted […]
Developments in Dental Implants
***UPDATED: July 16, 2013*** A new report published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer not only effective replacement treatment for missing teeth, but are also more cost-effective than traditional treatments. This conclusion was drawn after reviewing 14 studies conducted on the long-term costs of a variety of […]
Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease Discovered
***UPDATED: November 14, 2013*** A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London’s Dental Institute has found that Obesity not only increases the risk of developing gum disease, it also negatively affects response to non-surgical periodontal treatments. 260 adults, all suffering from severe periodontitis, underwent an intensive course of periodontal therapy with data taken […]
The Power of a Smile
Every year, Time magazine releases their compilation of the most influential people in the world in the form of a top 100 list. They are actors, leaders, athletes, moguls, and individuals, who inspire, entertain, challenge, and change the world we live in. While the list is made up of a variety of men and women […]
Could the Paleo Diet Improve Oral Health?
If you pay attention to popular health trends, you’ve probably heard of the latest diet craze that has rapidly increased in popularity across the nation. The paleolithic diet (AKA the paleo diet for short) is a nutritional plan that is based on the ancient diet of the hunter-gatherer population during the Paleolithic era, or Stone […]
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