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Dental Leaders Get Political
***UPDATED: June 18, 2013*** At last month’s Washington Leadership Conference, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed frustration about the growing problem of access to dental care in America, stating to dental industry leaders that he hopes “to work with you to address this very serious issue.” Finally there has been rapid follow-through by a politician! In […]
Say Cheese! The Dental Benefits of Dairy
Attention all cheese lovers; I have wonderful news! A recent study published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) claims that consuming cheese and other dairy products can help prevent cavities. Finally some positive press for a food that is often associated with fat and cholesterol. A recent Medical News Today article discussed the study […]
Skipping the Dentist? What's Your Excuse?
It seems that most of the latest dental news stories have painted quite a disturbing picture of the state of oral health globally. The Center for Disease Control has reported that nearly 50% of Americans suffer from some form of oral disease. The American Dental Association sponsored a study investigating the dental divide, which found […]
New Tool to Prevent Tooth Decay
Preventative treatment is usually the first line of defense against disease, and with the help of modern technology, many individuals are taking advantage of the ability to assess their risk for developing a medical condition. Famous actress, Angelina Jolie, has recently been in the news for such treatment. After undergoing a series of tests, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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