***UPDATED: December 2, 2014*** The folks at Beam Technologies are at it again, recently unveiling the latest in toothbrush technology. According to a Dr.Bicuspid.com article, the company strives to make each level of the dental service chain accessible and cost-effective,…
In several places around the country, February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and people are buzzing about recent studies showing a shocking percentage of our nation’s kids are suffering from premature tooth decay. This is a very serious topic, which…
Many recent stories in dental news have dealt with the close relationship between oral health and overall wellness. The same holds true for children, although a recent study completed by MetLife, shows that many parents don’t know what the pediatric…
Do you know what to do in the event of a dental emergency? Recently, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) released an article giving advice on how to treat such an occasion on Marketwatch.com. Having a plan and knowing what to…
***UPDATED: February 3, 2015*** There’s more good news for green tea drinkers and oral health enthusiasts. Research out of Penn State has shown that a compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while…
There is a new enemy-of-the-tooth emerging in a generation of children who won’t drink water. With the popularity of flavored waters, fruit juices, and smoothies soaring, more and more kids are experiencing an abnormally high incidence of tooth decay, according…
It’s hard to read anything about dental health without noticing the strong connection between good oral hygiene and overall wellness. More and more people are taking an interest in not only the appearance of their teeth, but the physical condition…
We have officially entered cold and flu season, and most of us are taking extra precautions in order to maintain our health. Washing hands regularly, not sneezing or coughing into your hands, avoiding touching your face, and even getting an…
Ten days into the New Year, and you could be one of the millions of Americans abandoning their resolutions. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday…
***UPDATED: June 2, 2015*** A recent study found that the natural chemicals found in licorice roots might assist in the prevention of tooth decay. The chemical compound, trans-chalcone, blocks the action of a key enzyme, Sortase A, which enables bacteria…
