***UPDATED: March 11, 2014*** The oral health crisis in America is growing, and it’s becoming especially hard on our youth. Dental decay is the most common disease affecting kids in our country, with 25% of children ages 2-5 already experiencing…
Have you heard about the latest pairing that is taking the oral health world by storm? According to a Medical News Today article, research recently published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that the use of germ-fighting mouth…
***UPDATED: February 20, 2014*** Two years after an international story broke about the connection between dental x-rays and brain tumors, patients are still anxious about having the radiographs performed at their annual visits to the dentist. In an effort to…
***UPDATED: November 14, 2013*** A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London’s Dental Institute has found that Obesity not only increases the risk of developing gum disease, it also negatively affects response to non-surgical periodontal treatments. 260 adults,…
Tomorrow marks the beginning of February and with the turning of the calendar page comes the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month. Every year, the organization commits this time to raising awareness about the importance of…
***UPDATED: June 16, 2015*** Researchers from the universities of Ferrara and Bologna believe that they have discovered evidence of fundamental dental procedures dating back to 14,000 years ago. The scientists discovered what they believe to be an infected tooth that…
***UPDATED: June 26, 2013*** The state of Florida is back in dentistry news, and unfortunately, it’s still bleak. According to a new Pew Children’s Dental Campaign report, the sunshine state has the worst rate of any other state for Medicaid…
With the cold and flu season in full force, many Americans are taking any and all measures available to avoid contracting a nasty bug. Despite efforts, experts agree that this year is one of the worst flu seasons in recent…
***UPDATED: December 20, 2013*** While gum chewing can be a great habit, especially in terms of promoting oral health (see below), a new study has found that the sticky stuff may be to blame for chronic migraines and tension headaches…
The American Dental Association’s (ADA) consumer website, MouthHealthy.org, recently won the bronze award in the website category in the Association TRENDS 2012 All-Media Contest, according to an ADA News article (“MouthHealthy.org named among “most creative communication vehicles”). The website was…
