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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 […]
The Oral Health of Seniors
There appears to be a connection between poor oral health in seniors and age-related medical decline, according to a recent article from WebMd. A new report, which reviewed studies on the subject completed between 1993 and 2013 states that while a link most certainly exists, there’s not enough evidence to prove a causal relationship. Some […]
Dentists: Filling Cavities and Saving Lives
I came across the following story while doing my daily catch-up on dental news. It really resonated with me, and I was compelled to share it with anyone who would listen. Going to the dentist isn’t just an inconvenience. It isn’t just an annoying chore that should be done a couple of times a year. […]
H2O and Oral Health
Water is wonderful, there’s no denying it, and not only does sipping high-quality H2O benefit your body, it’s also really great for your teeth. Did you know that the human body is made up of 60% water? When you stay hydrated, your system works more efficiently to distribute healthy nutrients, get rid of waste, keep […]
No Need to ‘Drill and Fill’ With New Dental Development
In dentistry, as in most medical fields, prevention and early detection and treatment of conditions are crucial. And thanks to a new development, identifying the early stages of tooth decay, the most common infection in the world, just became a little easier. According to a recent article from Science Daily, Douglas Benn, D.D.S., Ph.D., has […]
Antidepressants May Lead to Dental Implant Failure
A team of researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine recently made an interesting discovery about dental implants. In an effort to learn more about the causes of dental implant failure, the scientists found that patients who use antidepressants have an increased risk of implant failure by up to four times. And […]
New Toothpaste Helps Eliminate Plaque
***UPDATED: October 27, 2016*** Another randomized trial of Plaque HD®, a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, confirmed the effectiveness of the product. Participants of this study were given the same brushing protocol and a 60-day supply of either Plaque HD® or a placebo. Results were measured using a fluorescein mouth rinse and intraoral photographs under black […]
Florida Adults Rank Among Highest in US for Gum Disease
Recently, the Journal of Dental Research published a story about the prevalence of periodontitis in the United States, identifying the top 10 states with the highest rates of occurrence. According to an article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the states with the most adults, ages 30-79, suffering from gum disease include New Mexico, Hawaii, […]
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Do you experience bleeding gums when you brush your teeth? It may not seem like a big deal, but a little pink in the sink could be a warning sign of a bigger issue. If you consistently spit a bit of blood every time you brush, there’s a good chance you have a form of […]
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