For years, the use of dental amalgam fillings has been under fire after some people have seemed to be harmed by their mercury fillings while others appear to be fine. Several studies have been conducted with inconsistent results, leading many…
Are you afraid/anxious/nervous/uncomfortable about going to the dentist? Well, guess what? So are millions of other people around the world. Often times, our fears stem from a deep-rooted, often illogical idea of what an experience could be like. Being scared…
A few months ago, Oral Health America (OHA), a national non-profit organization on a mission to educate Americans about the importance of oral health, published the second volume in their “State of Decay” report. In the report, the organization analyzed…
The American Dental Association (ADA) has recently changed their recommendations on fluoride use for children in an effort to fight the growing problem of dental decay in America’s youth, according to a recent ADA article. For over 50 years, the…
***UPDATED: March 25, 2014*** A new scientific article linking secondhand smoke and cavities in children was recently published in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the piece examined 15 observational studies on the topic and determined…
The oral health crisis in America is not something to take lightly. With nearly half of all adults suffering from oral disease, there has been a recent push for more public initiatives to improve the situation. Many feel that ignorance…
January 2014 is almost in the books and for the millions of individuals who made New Year’s resolutions, apparently only 64% are still sticking with it. According to resolution statistics, only about 45% of Americans actually resolve to make changes…
***UPDATED: April 30, 2014*** A new study out of the University of Michigan has linked the combination of tobacco and alcohol use to an increased risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), according to a recent Dental Tribune article. …
At this point in time, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most people have heard of President Obama’s health care reform, the Affordable Care Act. Perhaps you’ve heard it referred to as “Obamacare,” or are simply aware that…
How would you describe your relationship with your dentist? Do you think he/she is approachable? Easy to talk to? Friendly? Unfortunately, many dentists have a reputation that is less than stellar, simply because of their profession. Whether caused from personal…
