***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…
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…
***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…
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,…
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…
***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…
Did you know that 25% of all adults in the United States over the age of 65 have lost all of their teeth? Unfortunately, several of our daily routines (eating, drinking, participating in sports, chewing on ice, pens, pencils, etc)…
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…
***UPDATED: October 31, 2013*** If you are like 80% of people out there, chances are you’re going to dig into the nearest trick-or-treat bag this Halloween, whether it belongs to your child, niece, or neighbor. There’s just something about having…
***UPDATED: March 18, 2014*** There are over 25 million Americans suffering with diabetes currently, and nearly 7 million of them don’t even know it. Early diagnosis of diabetes is critical in order to treat and avoid more serious, sometimes fatal…
