The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a multicenter study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute along with six other institutes, centers, and offices of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers have set out to determine…
Millions of people around the world suffer from dental phobia, a fear that can be so debilitating, some have skipped their dental appointments for decades. Triggered by a variety of factors, the fear can cause severe anxiety attacks with both…
***UPDATED: April 30, 2015*** Earlier this month, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a report giving an update on the progress made with their Action for Dental Health initiative. “Action for Dental Health Year Two: A Progress Report,” aimed to…
With so many chronic health conditions linked to oral health, professionals in the dental industry are taking on more of a prominent role in the diagnosis of conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Combine that fact with the…
Working on improving your overall health is an incredibly commendable act. From eating the right foods, to exercising more, to making sure you’re getting enough sleep, small changes in lifestyle add up to big outcomes in health. But did you…
Exciting work out of the University of Florida has made great strides in understanding the relationship between oral health and heart disease. It has been known for quite some time that a link existed between the two, but scientists have…
It is recommended that children begin regularly visiting the dentist by the time they are a year old or when their first tooth erupts, whichever comes first. Fortunately, dental insurance coverage for children is now considered an essential health benefit…
It is no secret that oral health is closely linked to your overall wellness. I’ve written several blogs about the topic (“Poor Oral Health and Brain Function,” “The Relationship Between Oral Health and Heart Disease,” “Oral Health and the Cancer…
In recent years, several dental organizations have made a push to improve awareness of oral health importance in an effort to combat the growing oral disease epidemic across the country. Initiatives like the American Dental Association’s (ADA) National Children’s Dental…
What Is Oil Pulling for Your Teeth? Have you heard of the latest and greatest natural cure-all, oil pulling? If you spend any amount of time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve at least run across the term. …
