For several people around the globe, having a doctor or dentist appointment has meant taking extra time off of work. Whether this is a treat, (i.e., justification for a three-hour lunch break) or simply your excuse (i.e., I can’t visit…
Last night’s Presidential debate has sparked several heated conversations around the country. The hot topics included health care reform and the economy as both candidates tried to convince Americans that they would be the best choice for the Oval Office. …
***UPDATED: May 31, 2013*** If the New York City ban on the sale of large, sugary soda pop wasn’t enough to make you second-guess your consumption habit, maybe this is. A recent case study published in the peer-reviewed clinical journal…
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study which investigated the occurrence of periodontitis in the U.S. population. The study, “Prevalence of Periodontis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010,” was published in the Journal…
With the campaign trail ablaze, Presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney and President Barak Obama are busy spelling out their differences and making their cases for the White House. One of the most talked about topics has been the future of Medicare…
***UPDATED: October 18, 2013*** Researchers are always working toward creating an improved version of the already largely successful dental implant. The latest development from a team of dental experts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Michigan Technological University…
***UPDATED: January 14, 2014*** Fluoride has been the primary weapon in preventative dentistry’s battle against tooth decay for nearly five decades. While industry experts have long reported that the mineral helps reduce the risk of dental caries through the hardening…
It seems like several of my recent blog posts have focused on raising awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene and the link between oral health and overall wellness. I try to focus on the latest news in the…
It’s that time of year again where just about every retailer is pushing “Back to School” specials on consumers. Parents around the country are taking their children to local stores to purchase school supplies, clothing, shoes and more. While many…
I recently wrote about a study conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) which found that when it comes to oral health, Americans aren’t the brightest, (Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website) and yet another report has…
