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Understanding TMJ
***UPDATED: August 22, 2013*** Great news for all suffers of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ was recently reported in a Fox News story. A new approach to diagnosing TMJ allows dentists to pinpoint the source of the problem, making treatment of the painful disorder more effective and efficient. Trans-epithelial nerve stimulation, or TENS, is used […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
Botox and Cosmetic Dentistry
***UPDATED: July 28, 2014*** The state of Tennessee is the latest to address the growing concern about the use of facial injectables, such as Botox, in dental offices. According to a recent Dr.Bicuspid.com article, the Tennessee attorney general recently issued an opinion that “the use of Botox and dermal fillers for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes […]
Colgate Teams with the Hispanic Dental Association
Did you know that almost 40% of Hispanic adults in America live with untreated oral disease? That rate is nearly double that of the non-Hispanic population. Similarly, Hispanic children are twice as likely to have untreated cavities as compared with their non-Hispanic counterparts. Clearly there is a disparity in oral health among the Hispanic population […]
Controversial Oral Health Clinics in NYC Schools
It is no secret that there is a lack of access to dental care across the United States, and The Department of Education in New York is planning to do something about it. According to a recent New York Post article, beginning next year, oral health-care clinics will provide cleanings, cavity-fillings, oral health education, and […]
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