A Cure for Cavities
There is no fun way to treat a cavity and I’ve never run across anyone who enjoys the very common procedure of filling one in. Thanks to sedation dentistry, those who are particularly anxious about the procedure, are able to…
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The Dental Crisis in Florida
***UPDATE*** November 30, 2012 In an effort to improve oral health in Florida, one of the largest counties in the state voted this week to add fluoride back to the public water supply. The decision was voted on by the…
Buenas Noticias! New ADA Website Available in Spanish
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org. The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing…
The Dental Effects of Thumb-Sucking
Recently, my spouse and I had a challenging debate about our three-year-old son’s thumb-sucking habit. On one side, he uses this common, often impulsive behavior to self-soothe in stressful situations or when he’s tired. On the flip-side of the coin,…
The ACA Impact on Dental Care
***UPDATED: June 23, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a repeal of the excise tax on medical devices, which has generated widespread industry opposition since being implemented…
ADA Responds to PBS Program, “Dollars and Dentists”
***UPDATED: April 5, 2013*** Access to dental care still remains a problem across the United States, and it’s contributing to a growing epidemic of oral disease throughout the nation. According to a recent AP report out of Topeka, Kansas, the…
Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website
The American Dental Association (ADA) has released a new study which shows just how little Americans know about oral health. The survey was comprised of true or false questions on a variety of topics, from how many times you should…
Sealants: A Simple Way to Prevent Cavities
***UPDATED: July 27, 2016*** The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated their clinical practice guidelines for the use of sealants on children after reviewing evidence of the practice’s effectiveness. Dr. John Timothy Wright, professor and director of strategic initiative in…
Michael Douglas to Speak Out About Oral Cancer
Updated July 5, 2012: A recent study has further linked Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) with severe gum disease and an increased risk of head and neck cancer. Medical News Today reported that the research found patients with HPV-positive tumors, had…
The Oral Health of Women
***UPDATED: June 10, 2014*** Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have stumbled upon a new discovery, further linking the hormones in women to oral health. The study that is responsible for the finding is aimed at investigating new methods of renewable…