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New Trend Shows Improvement in Dental Care and Prevention
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced that preliminary data collected shows improvement in the early childhood caries rate across the United States, indicating progress in closing the dental divide and ensuring that all kids are getting the dental care they need. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, dental Medicaid visits have been increasing […]
Chewing Gum Can Improve Oral Health
Chewing Gum Health Effects Are you a gum chewer? Whether you enjoy blowing bubbles or use the sticky stuff to keep from snacking, you’re gum habit is also doing something pretty spectacular for your body: improving your oral health. According to a recent Fox News article, a scientific analysis of chewing gum has been published, […]
Sugary Drinks and Your Oral Health
The word is out: sugar isn’t good for your teeth or your waistline. According to a recent Colgate article, table sugar, also known as sucrose, has a whopping 16 calories per teaspoon and is found in several food and drink items. Thankfully, as people have learned of the detrimental side effects of sugar, many are […]
New Oral Health Legislation Introduced
***UPDATED: September 26, 2017*** Last week, the president of the American Dental Association (ADA), Gary L. Roberts, sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to support the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. According to a recent ADA News article, he specifically highlighted the importance of the somewhat controversial topic of community […]
The Importance of Gum Health
Most of us are very aware about any extra weight that we carry around our midsections, doing whatever we can to avoid having flabby abs. But are you worried about having flabby gums? Well according to a recent, Science Daily article, you should be. When you are having your bi-annual exam at the dentist, chances […]
Oral Health Changes in Older Adults
***UPDATED: July 20, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association, the United States Senate unanimously approved legislation that would authorize oral health screenings for seniors under the Older Americans Act. “For the first time since the bill’s enactment in 1965, oral health is specifically referenced in the OAA,” the Association said. […]
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