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Give Mom the Gift of Oral Health
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and hopefully you’ve already found the perfect gift to show your mom just how special she is. But if you’re like me, you’ve left it to the last minute and are scrambling to come up with a unique and thoughtful idea. While flowers are always a great gift, why not […]
Smokeless Tobacco and Major League Baseball
It’s almost May, and baseball season is officially well underway. It’s once again time for cracker jacks and hot dogs. Popcorn and cotton candy. Lemon ice and smokeless tobacco. Yes, smokeless tobacco is still a part of our country’s favorite pastime, and has been for decades, but with an increase of oral cancer, many are […]
Improving Oral and Overall Health With Better Benefits
The connection between oral and overall health is well documented and widely accepted in both medical and dental industries. Thankfully, insurers are starting to acknowledge the relationship too, designing benefit plans that reflect that. A recent news article from the American Dental Association (ADA) took a look at some of these currently available plans. Cigna, […]
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. […]
The Importance of Tooth Replacement
Think your damaged or missing tooth is “no big deal?” Think again. According to a recent article from Dentistry Today, one of the most common nonverbal mistakes made during a job interview is lack of smiling, a telltale sign of shame or dissatisfaction with one's oral health. Many people with tooth loss suffer from low […]
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 […]
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