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Florida Receives a ‘D’ for Oral Health
***UPDATED: June 26, 2013*** The state of Florida is back in dentistry news, and unfortunately, it’s still bleak. According to a new Pew Children’s Dental Campaign report, the sunshine state has the worst rate of any other state for Medicaid covered children receiving regular dental care. In the period analyzed (2011), more than 75% of […]
Is Your Toothbrush a Germ Factory?
With the cold and flu season in full force, many Americans are taking any and all measures available to avoid contracting a nasty bug. Despite efforts, experts agree that this year is one of the worst flu seasons in recent history, with 47 states claiming high flu incidence, inundating doctor’s offices and hospitals nationwide. Apart […]
Oral Health Symptom Checker from the ADA
A new online tool for consumers is now available from the American Dental Association (ADA). Last June, the association released their informative, user-friendly website, MouthHealthy.org, in order to address the lack of public knowledge in the area of oral health. A wealth of information from reputable sources is available for all age ranges and backgrounds […]
Bubble Gum: Not Just For Kids Anymore
***UPDATED: December 20, 2013*** While gum chewing can be a great habit, especially in terms of promoting oral health (see below), a new study has found that the sticky stuff may be to blame for chronic migraines and tension headaches in some teens. The study, published in Pediatric Neurology, followed 30 young patients, all of […]
ADA Website Receives High Honors
The American Dental Association’s (ADA) consumer website, MouthHealthy.org, recently won the bronze award in the website category in the Association TRENDS 2012 All-Media Contest, according to an ADA News article (“MouthHealthy.org named among “most creative communication vehicles”). The website was chosen from more than 420 entries in the annual competition that recognizes creative and effective […]
The End Is Near, Have You Used All of Your Benefits?
December Is Here! The holidays are here, and the madness has begun. But we want to assure you make the most of your dental benefits before the end of the year. Most plans run on a calendar year policy, meaning, that benefits start in January and end in December of the same year. The insurance […]
Vitamin D and the Prevention of Cavities
Did you know that Florida experiences an average of 250 days of sunshine a year? For decades, people looking to soak up the rays have been known to flock to the sunshine state for vacation, to raise a family, or possibly to retire. The weather is one of the largest draws for many, providing an […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Now Go Brush Your Teeth!
Thanksgiving is a special time of year when we gather with family and friends to take a moment to appreciate all that we are blessed with. Whether your traditions center on football, shopping, or story-telling, one tradition is consistent from family to family: the Thanksgiving feast. Typical fare consists of a delectable turkey served with […]
The Effects of Tobacco Products on Oral Health
***UPDATED: June 30, 2014*** The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are preparing to launch another series of ads in their Tips from Former Smokers campaign that launched in 2012. The new ads, set for disbursement on July 7, features people from all walks of life sharing their stories of how smoking has hurt them, often […]
The Importance of Oral Health for Men
I have, on several occasions, discussed the importance of oral health as it pertains to women (check out my blogs: The Oral Health of Women and Dental Care for Expectant Mothers). But did you know that men are actually less likely to take as good of care of their physical and oral health as their […]
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