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The Oral Health Habits of the Baby Boomer Generation
***UPDATED: October 30, 2013*** While Obamacare is expected to help millions of Americans purchase health insurance for the first time, dental insurance is not included in the health care reform law. Studies have shown that people who have dental insurance are more likely to get regular dental care, but unfortunately, only about 2% of older […]
No More Needles
Millions of Americans are affected by some form of oral disease, and most cases are considered preventable. Individuals who do not follow a consistent, effective oral hygiene routine, including brushing twice a day and flossing regularly, put themselves at a much greater risk of developing a health problem. Many also avoid going to the dentist, […]
The Affordable Care Act and the Dental Industry
***UPDATED November 30, 2013*** It’s no secret that the new healthcare law, The Affordable Care Act, has stirred a lot of controversy nationwide. The country is torn over the concept of universal healthcare, but whether you’re for it or against it, one thing most people have in common is that they are confused by it. […]
Milk: The New After-Dinner Mint
Got milk? According to a recent Science Daily article, and now probably most dentists, you should never be too far from the nearest dairy source. New research out of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry claims that consuming a glass of milk after eating sugary cereal might help reduce the risk of […]
Exposing Oral Health Habits with Technology
It has been said that the mouth is the window to a person’s health. Because oral health is so closely connected to overall wellness, experts have theorized that doctors could gather a wealth of information by examining a patient’s oral health status and habits. This hypothesis is what led researchers at National Taiwan University to […]
Oral Health and the Cancer Connection
***UPDATED: April 21, 2016*** A very valuable connection between oral health and pancreatic cancer has just been discovered with a serious potential to save lives. Pancreatic cancer often begins with no symptoms, therefore there is no routine screening test. Often those diagnosed are in the late stages of the disease which significantly decreases their chances […]
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