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Further Evidence Links Oral and Heart Health
***UPDATED: February 28, 2014*** Further studies into the relationship between heart and oral health have discovered that the common practice of removing infected teeth prior to cardiac surgery may cause an increase in the risk of major adverse outcomes, according to a recent Science Daily article. In order to avoid infection during or after surgery, […]
Recent Dentistry Trends
Recently, staff from the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) has been working on the analysis of data from a number of sources regarding trends in the dentistry world. They have drawn several conclusions from their studies, however none as startling as the fact that fewer adults are visiting the dentist in […]
Teeth Sensitivity: A Common Ailment
***UPDATED: January 14, 2015*** Suffering from tooth sensitivity is a very common complaint, with many experiencing pain while eating or drinking either hot or cold substances. Up until now, the only “treatment” for sensitive teeth has been the use of a specialized toothpaste, coupled with precautionary measures (using a soft bristled toothbrush, wearing a mouthguard […]
Think all kids will have dental under the ACA? Think again.
***UPDATED: March 11, 2014*** The oral health crisis in America is growing, and it’s becoming especially hard on our youth. Dental decay is the most common disease affecting kids in our country, with 25% of children ages 2-5 already experiencing cavities. And while President Obama’s health care law is meant to address the major health […]
A New Step for Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Have you heard about the latest pairing that is taking the oral health world by storm? According to a Medical News Today article, research recently published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that the use of germ-fighting mouth rinse partnered with tooth brushing can substantially reduce plaque and gingivitis. Lead author of the […]
Dental X-rays and Brain Tumors Back in the News
***UPDATED: February 20, 2014*** Two years after an international story broke about the connection between dental x-rays and brain tumors, patients are still anxious about having the radiographs performed at their annual visits to the dentist. In an effort to help calm the fears of his patients and others, Dr. Luis Sanchez of Miami Dental […]
Could the Paleo Diet Improve Oral Health?
If you pay attention to popular health trends, you’ve probably heard of the latest diet craze that has rapidly increased in popularity across the nation. The paleolithic diet (AKA the paleo diet for short) is a nutritional plan that is based on the ancient diet of the hunter-gatherer population during the Paleolithic era, or Stone […]
Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease Discovered
***UPDATED: November 14, 2013*** A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London’s Dental Institute has found that Obesity not only increases the risk of developing gum disease, it also negatively affects response to non-surgical periodontal treatments. 260 adults, all suffering from severe periodontitis, underwent an intensive course of periodontal therapy with data taken […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Tomorrow marks the beginning of February and with the turning of the calendar page comes the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month. Every year, the organization commits this time to raising awareness about the importance of oral health, especially among the youth of our country. With that in mind, I wanted […]
The Dawn of Dentistry
***UPDATED: June 16, 2015*** Researchers from the universities of Ferrara and Bologna believe that they have discovered evidence of fundamental dental procedures dating back to 14,000 years ago. The scientists discovered what they believe to be an infected tooth that had been treated in the skull of a 25-year-old hunter-gatherer, that was discovered in a […]
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