Monthly Archives: February 2012

More Bad News for Smokers

***UPDATED: March 7, 2013*** And the bad news keeps rolling in.  According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association and described in a Science Daily article, postmenopausal women who either currently smoke, or have … Continue reading →

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Emergency Rooms Replacing the Dentist’s Office

There is a dental crisis in our country that is costing Americans millions of dollars.  According to the Associated Press article, “More Americans seeking dental treatment at the ER,” by Lindsey Tanner, a recent study indicates that there has been … Continue reading →

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7 Behaviors That Destroy Teeth

Recently, CBS News published an article on their website called “7 troublesome ways teens destroy their teeth,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month.  The article discusses some of the habits that are often displayed in teens that negatively … Continue reading →

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Toothbrush Technology

Dental health has been in the news a lot lately, especially in terms of its importance to overall wellness.  The word is out that by brushing your teeth regularly, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist semi-annually, you can maintain or … Continue reading →

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Dental Care Access for All

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 … Continue reading →

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Pediatric Dental Care Guidelines

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 … Continue reading →

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Tips for a Dental Emergency

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 … Continue reading →

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New Ceramic Material Ideal for Dentures

It seems that technology is creating incredible advancements in all aspects of the world, and this includes dentistry.  It’s not difficult to believe that the hardest substance and strongest muscles in the human body are found in the mouth.  Our … Continue reading →

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