The American Dental Association’s (ADA) consumer website, MouthHealthy.org, recently won the bronze award in the website category in the Association TRENDS 2012 All-Media Contest, according to an ADA News article (“MouthHealthy.org named among “most creative communication vehicles”). The website was chosen from more than 420 entries in the annual competition that recognizes creative and effective […]
***UPDATED: January 30, 2013*** Yet another step has been made towards pain-free dentistry with a recent study out of the University of Otago Dental School in New Zealand. After finding that a high number of children who have had extensive dental work done suffer most from anxiety and fear of the dentist, a new technique […]
Poll Finds Dentists to be Highly Ethical and Honest
***UPDATED: January 23, 2014*** Every year, U.S. News ranks the top 100 professions using several factors, including employment opportunities, salary, the balance between work and life, and job security. The careers that made the list offer just the right combination of these components to be considered a “top” profession, and this year the beloved DENTIST […]
Did you know that Florida experiences an average of 250 days of sunshine a year? For decades, people looking to soak up the rays have been known to flock to the sunshine state for vacation, to raise a family, or possibly to retire. The weather is one of the largest draws for many, providing an […]
Thanksgiving is a special time of year when we gather with family and friends to take a moment to appreciate all that we are blessed with. Whether your traditions center on football, shopping, or story-telling, one tradition is consistent from family to family: the Thanksgiving feast. Typical fare consists of a delectable turkey served with […]
***UPDATED: June 30, 2014*** The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are preparing to launch another series of ads in their Tips from Former Smokers campaign that launched in 2012. The new ads, set for disbursement on July 7, features people from all walks of life sharing their stories of how smoking has hurt them, often […]
***UPDATED: October 31, 2013*** If you are like 80% of people out there, chances are you’re going to dig into the nearest trick-or-treat bag this Halloween, whether it belongs to your child, niece, or neighbor. There’s just something about having all those sweets around that drives us to indulge! Of course we know the health […]
***UPDATED: March 18, 2014*** There are over 25 million Americans suffering with diabetes currently, and nearly 7 million of them don’t even know it. Early diagnosis of diabetes is critical in order to treat and avoid more serious, sometimes fatal conditions, such as kidney failure, blindness, and increased risk for stroke and heart disease. Simple […]
For several people around the globe, having a doctor or dentist appointment has meant taking extra time off of work. Whether this is a treat, (i.e., justification for a three-hour lunch break) or simply your excuse (i.e., I can’t visit the dentist. I don’t have any more time to take from work), this may no […]
Last night’s Presidential debate has sparked several heated conversations around the country. The hot topics included health care reform and the economy as both candidates tried to convince Americans that they would be the best choice for the Oval Office. The middle class seemed to be the focal audience addressed by both President Obama, and […]