Your saliva is truly incredible! Not only does it protect your oral health, but according to a recent article from Medical News Today, it can now be used to help identify and track the progress of certain cancers. A team of researchers at the School of Dentistry at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), led […]
With all the negative press that soda has been getting, many people are trying to cut their consumption and have found a healthy alternative in seltzer water. With all the flavor and fizz as a Coke, but without all the sugar and calories, it must be a great swap, right? An Atlanta-based writer, Olga Khazan, […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Happy February! In addition to celebrating your loved ones this month for Valentineโs day, Iโd also like to share another important occasion. This month marks the 75th anniversary of National Childrenโs Dental Health Month. Started in Cleveland, Ohio as a one-day event in 1941, the initiative has grown to a nationally recognized American Dental Association […]
One of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding the dentist is fear of associated pain, especially from needles. If youโre one of the millions of Americans who suffer from anxiety because of this, I have great news for you! New research out of the University of Sรฃo Paulo has shown that anesthesia at the […]
***UPDATED: December 21, 2016*** Scientists working with dental stem cells at Tufts University have recently had an incredible breakthrough. Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) have shown that using collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged teeth can regenerate tissues that are similar to dental pulp. The team examined the use […]
There are many risk factors for developing dental caries, or cavities. Everyone who has teeth is actually at risk for developing tooth decay, but some circumstances can make an individual more susceptible. Common factors include the regular consumption of acidic or sugary foods and beverages that stick to your teeth, frequent snacking or sipping, inadequate […]