Visiting the dentist has long been thought of as a chore, given a negative pretense due in large part to pain that is often associated with common dental procedures. Unfortunately, this leads to the avoidance of the recommended bi-annual trip for professional cleanings and exams, which more times than not contributes to more serious oral […]
Are you one of the millions of people who have vowed to transform their appearance in 2014? The New Year often stirs motivation within individuals to shed those extra few pounds, get more sleep, quit smoking, exercise more, along with a slew of other changes that are meant to build self esteem by improving the […]
***UPDATED: February 27, 2015*** Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the North Carolina regulatory board violated federal law against unfair competition when it attempted to keep lower-cost competitors in other fields from offering teeth-whitening services. According to an ABC News story, Justice Anthony Kennedy stated that he believes that the Federal Trade Commission […]
Yesterday’s celebration of our country’s Independence Day sparks sentimental feelings of pride as we reflect on how truly special our nation is. Very few countries around the globe so fiercely protect their freedoms quite like America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. Maybe that’s because our governing documents ensure every […]
The 2013 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) was held recently in Seattle, Washington, bringing thousands of professionals together to represent and communicate recent oral health research findings. Among the many topics discussed was that of the ever-so-popular teeth whitening process. More specifically, two different studies of the efficacy of such products […]
***UPDATED: February 14, 2013*** Not sure what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day this year? Why not go with something that will make her feel more beautiful and confident? Or maybe you don’t have a special someone to share your love with on this special day. Did you know that a bright, white smile […]