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Report on Smoking Includes Oral Health Risks
***UPDATED: April 30, 2014*** A new study out of the University of Michigan has linked the combination of tobacco and alcohol use to an increased risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), according to a recent Dental Tribune article. Researchers discovered that either tobacco or alcohol use (independently) resulted in a 20-30% increased risk […]
Dental Insurance Doesn’t Always Lead to Dental Care
At this point in time, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most people have heard of President Obama’s health care reform, the Affordable Care Act. Perhaps you’ve heard it referred to as “Obamacare,” or are simply aware that all Americans are supposed to have access to health insurance, thanks to the current administration. […]
Improve Oral Health Outcomes with Better Communication
How would you describe your relationship with your dentist? Do you think he/she is approachable? Easy to talk to? Friendly? Unfortunately, many dentists have a reputation that is less than stellar, simply because of their profession. Whether caused from personal experience or societal stereotypes, many individuals believe that their dentist isn’t very friendly. Ironically, it […]
Poor Oral Health and Brain Function
***UPDATED: April 28, 2014*** Further research suggests a connection between oral health and cognitive ability, reports Dental Tribune, an online dental newspaper. The new study, recently presented at the Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the American Association of Dental Research, found that a decline of cognitive function in people over the age of 79 is […]
Predictions of Periodontitis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) half of all Americans over the age of 30 suffer from periodontitis, the advanced form or periodontal disease. That’s nearly 65 million people with the inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support your teeth. In its early stages, the condition is […]
Sweet! Candy that Actually Improves Oral Health
I love irony. Just yesterday I updated an old blog about the relationship between oral health and heart disease, adding information that suggests that heavy consumption of sweets could lead to chronic heart health issues as well as obvious oral health problems. Then today, I was catching up on news of the dental industry online […]
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