The connection between oral and overall health is well documented and widely accepted in both medical and dental industries. Thankfully, insurers are starting to acknowledge the relationship too, designing benefit plans that reflect that. A recent news article from the…
***UPDATED: July 21, 2016*** A recent report, released by the nonprofit Urban Institute, claims that a Medicaid expansion in 2017 would help reduce the number of uninsured Florida residents by about 877,000 people. Benefits of expansion are said to include…
April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and in an effort to raise awareness, industry leaders conducted a survey to find out how educated the general public is on the issues. Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a company that develops…
There appears to be a connection between poor oral health in seniors and age-related medical decline, according to a recent article from WebMd. A new report, which reviewed studies on the subject completed between 1993 and 2013 states that while…
I came across the following story while doing my daily catch-up on dental news. It really resonated with me, and I was compelled to share it with anyone who would listen. Going to the dentist isn’t just an inconvenience. It…
Water is wonderful, there’s no denying it, and not only does sipping high-quality H2O benefit your body, it’s also really great for your teeth. Did you know that the human body is made up of 60% water? When you stay…
In dentistry, as in most medical fields, prevention and early detection and treatment of conditions are crucial. And thanks to a new development, identifying the early stages of tooth decay, the most common infection in the world, just became a…
A team of researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine recently made an interesting discovery about dental implants. In an effort to learn more about the causes of dental implant failure, the scientists found that patients who…
***UPDATED: October 27, 2016*** Another randomized trial of Plaque HD®, a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, confirmed the effectiveness of the product. Participants of this study were given the same brushing protocol and a 60-day supply of either Plaque HD® or…
Recently, the Journal of Dental Research published a story about the prevalence of periodontitis in the United States, identifying the top 10 states with the highest rates of occurrence. According to an article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the…
