It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Smile With Orthodontics
Studies have shown that your smile is your most important attribute when making a first impression, and if youโre not happy with yours, itโs never too late to make a change. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, adults are seeking corrective orthodontic treatment in record numbers, showing that just because youโve said goodbye to […]
Itโs almost May, and baseball season is officially well underway. Itโs once again time for cracker jacks and hot dogs. Popcorn and cotton candy. Lemon ice and smokeless tobacco. Yes, smokeless tobacco is still a part of our countryโs favorite pastime, and has been for decades, but with an increase of oral cancer, many are […]
Mark your calendars! This Saturday, April 30, 2016 is the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. For the 11th consecutive year, the initiative provides a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing any unused prescription drugs, while trying to educate the general public about the potential danger for abuse of medications. According to the National Institute […]
Improving Oral and Overall Health With Better Benefits
The connection between oral and overall health is well documented and widely accepted in both medical and dental industries. Thankfully, insurers are starting to acknowledge the relationship too, designing benefit plans that reflect that. A recent news article from the American Dental Association (ADA) took a look at some of these currently available plans. Cigna, […]
Access to Medical, Dental Care to Improve for Florida Kids
***UPDATED: July 21, 2016*** A recent report, released by the nonprofit Urban Institute, claims that a Medicaid expansion in 2017 would help reduce the number of uninsured Florida residents by about 877,000 people. Benefits of expansion are said to include lowing the growing risk of Zika infection among pregnant women across the state. A second […]
Oral Cancer Survey Shows Need for More Education and Screening
April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and in an effort to raise awareness, industry leaders conducted a survey to find out how educated the general public is on the issues. Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a company that develops solutions to aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, teamed up with the […]