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New Dental Hygiene Guidelines for Children
The American Dental Association (ADA) has recently changed their recommendations on fluoride use for children in an effort to fight the growing problem of dental decay in America’s youth, according to a recent ADA article. For over 50 years, the Association has recommended fluoride toothpaste as a means to help prevent cavities in adults and […]
Dental Therapists Could Solve Access Issues
A few months ago, Oral Health America (OHA), a national non-profit organization on a mission to educate Americans about the importance of oral health, published the second volume in their “State of Decay” report. In the report, the organization analyzed the oral health of older Americans and then compared results state-by-state. Community water fluoridation, edentulism, […]
Tips For Overcoming Dental Phobia
Are you afraid/anxious/nervous/uncomfortable about going to the dentist? Well, guess what? So are millions of other people around the world. Often times, our fears stem from a deep-rooted, often illogical idea of what an experience could be like. Being scared of the dentist is not something new and if you talk to several kids, you’ll […]
Gum Disease Causing Bacteria Could Stimulate Oral Cancer Growth
When was the last time you visited the dentist? One year ago? Two years? Five years? Many people are under the assumption that if you’re not experiencing any pain, your mouth is healthy. While pain often time is an indicator of an oral health issue, once you’re experiencing it, you’ve missed out on the crucial […]
New Study on the Safety of Dental Amalgam
For years, the use of dental amalgam fillings has been under fire after some people have seemed to be harmed by their mercury fillings while others appear to be fine. Several studies have been conducted with inconsistent results, leading many industry experts to deem their use safe. The source of this discrepancy may have been […]
New Sugar Guidelines to Improve Global Oral Health
***UPDATED: March 26, 2015*** While the world is now aware of the potentially hazardous effects of excessive sugar consumption, a recent analysis of historical documents suggest that the sugar industry tried to keep consumers in the dark for as long as possible. Most health organizations are now recommending individuals limit (or eliminate) added sugars, but […]
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