New oral cancer statistics released by FAIR Health, a U.S. nonprofit organization, show a troubling trend. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, claims related to oral cancer diagnosis have risen by over 60% since 2011. Additionally, the group found that men were diagnosed with the disease three times more often than women. FAIR Health […]
t’s that time of year again in the dental insurance world: use it or lose it time. According to a recent MouthHealthy.org article, only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plans reached or exceeded their plans annual maximum. Whether you’re paying for dental care through a benefits plan or using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), […]
According to a story from local ABC News Channel 10, a Palmetto, Florida man is facing charges after impersonating a dentist. Robert “Robbie” Rheinlander, 53, was practicing dentistry in South Carolina before he moved to Florida where he continued his deception. He was arrested last Wednesday on a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. […]
Have you ever experienced a little “pink in the sink?” Many of us thoroughly brush and floss (sometimes for the first time in awhile) just before a trip to the dentist. It’s during this rigorous (last-minute) deep clean that bleeding gums occurs for a lot of people. And while this isn’t a rare phenomenon, it’s […]
With Christmas 2016 in the books, many have now set their sites on the New Year, and with it the resolution(s) they hope to set and keep. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday routine. But there is another resolution that […]
Knowledge is power. -Sir Francis Bacon An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. -Benjamin Franklin Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. -George Washington Carver Education is the movement from darkness to light. -Allan Bloom It’s been said thousands of times, in just as many ways. Information is a powerful […]