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Improve Oral Health Outcomes with Better Communication
How would you describe your relationship with your dentist? Do you think he/she is approachable? Easy to talk to? Friendly? Unfortunately, many dentists have a reputation that is less than stellar, simply because of their profession. Whether caused from personal experience or societal stereotypes, many individuals believe that their dentist isn’t very friendly. Ironically, it […]
Dental Insurance Doesn’t Always Lead to Dental Care
At this point in time, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most people have heard of President Obama’s health care reform, the Affordable Care Act. Perhaps you’ve heard it referred to as “Obamacare,” or are simply aware that all Americans are supposed to have access to health insurance, thanks to the current administration. […]
Report on Smoking Includes Oral Health Risks
***UPDATED: April 30, 2014*** A new study out of the University of Michigan has linked the combination of tobacco and alcohol use to an increased risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), according to a recent Dental Tribune article. Researchers discovered that either tobacco or alcohol use (independently) resulted in a 20-30% increased risk […]
Exercise May Lower the Risk of Gum Disease
January 2014 is almost in the books and for the millions of individuals who made New Year’s resolutions, apparently only 64% are still sticking with it. According to resolution statistics, only about 45% of Americans actually resolve to make changes in the upcoming year, with a whopping 85% of them vowing to make self-improvements, including […]
New Weapon in the Battle Against Oral Disease
The oral health crisis in America is not something to take lightly. With nearly half of all adults suffering from oral disease, there has been a recent push for more public initiatives to improve the situation. Many feel that ignorance is the root of the real problem and that the majority of people aren’t aware […]
Anti-smoking Campaign Spotlights Oral Health
***UPDATED: March 25, 2014*** A new scientific article linking secondhand smoke and cavities in children was recently published in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the piece examined 15 observational studies on the topic and determined that 10 of them showed a weak to moderate link between secondhand smoke and cavities […]
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