Many Americans miss out on the benefits of regular trips to the dentist, potentially putting their general health at risk, because they experience dental phobia, or fear of anything related to the dentist. There are many factors that can contribute to this phobia and with the latest research showing a strong connection between oral health […]
Poll Finds Dentists to be Highly Ethical and Honest
***UPDATED: January 23, 2014*** Every year, U.S. News ranks the top 100 professions using several factors, including employment opportunities, salary, the balance between work and life, and job security. The careers that made the list offer just the right combination of these components to be considered a “top” profession, and this year the beloved DENTIST […]
***UPDATED: January 30, 2013*** Yet another step has been made towards pain-free dentistry with a recent study out of the University of Otago Dental School in New Zealand. After finding that a high number of children who have had extensive dental work done suffer most from anxiety and fear of the dentist, a new technique […]
It seems that most of the latest dental news stories have painted quite a disturbing picture of the state of oral health globally. The Center for Disease Control has reported that nearly 50% of Americans suffer from some form of oral disease. The American Dental Association sponsored a study investigating the dental divide, which found […]
Millions of Americans are affected by some form of oral disease, and most cases are considered preventable. Individuals who do not follow a consistent, effective oral hygiene routine, including brushing twice a day and flossing regularly, put themselves at a much greater risk of developing a health problem. Many also avoid going to the dentist, […]
Millions of Americans suffer from dental anxiety for a number of reasons. Whether it’s the anxiety caused by potential pain that triggers an attack or the fear of a devastating diagnosis, dental phobia is very real and keeps many from visiting their dentist consistently. In an effort to better understand dental fear, a team of […]