***UPDATED: December 10, 2015*** The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General Dentistry have both released statements opposing the recent approval of the accreditation process for dental therapy education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). According…
Open enrollment for 2015 federal health benefits begins in just a couple of short weeks, and millions of Americans will be changing or adding health insurance for themselves and their families. Most health insurance plans expire at the end of…
Winter is quickly approaching, and with it comes the season of sickness. During the winter months, many people suffer from common ailments such as the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and even pneumonia. Did you know that there are close connections…
Last Friday, the office of Miami Dental Sedation Spa was transformed into a radio studio with special guests from AMOR 107.5 FM. The event kicked off at 6:00 am when host, Javier Romero took to the air for a live…
There’s a tiny toothpaste ingredient that is causing a huge uproar in the dental industry, and it seems that many just can’t agree about the proper course of action. Recently, dental professionals have drawn attention to polyethylene microbeads, those tiny…
There are plenty of people who go to great lengths to skip their dental appointments. In many cases, dental phobia, or fear of all things related to dentistry, keep people from visiting their dentist the recommended two times a year.…
***UPDATED: January 10, 2015*** A federal judge has ruled that the 1.9 million children enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program for medical and dental care are not receiving the care that is required by federal law, according to a recent…
After a recent survey conducted for Oral Health America showed a stark separation in dental care in our country, it is apparent that the “dental divide” is still very present among our population. The study, involving 2,088 U.S. adults, was…
Pulpitis is a dental condition which occurs when the pulp, the innermost part of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood supply, becomes inflamed. The most common cause for pulpitis is tooth decay, and because nearly 50% of the…
Move over toothpaste, there’s (potentially) a new oral health product being added to drug store shelves worldwide. As scientists gain further information on the role of pH in our mouths, product developers are taking advantage. According to a recent DrBicuspid.com…
