Monthly Archives: June 2012

The ACA Impact on Dental Care

***UPDATED: 11/29/2012*** With the reelection of President Obama, the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, will begin on January 1, 2013.  The health care overhaul is sure to affect every branch of medicine, including dentistry.  … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Seniors Share Dental Care Lesson

The British are often stereotyped for having a challenging dental care system and, perhaps as a result, less-than-perfect looking teeth.  Actor Mike Myers played the role of Austin Powers in a series of movies that, with huge, blockbuster success, demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Sealants: A Simple Way to Prevent Cavities

I recently had a friend ask me about dental sealants. His child’s dentist had recommended them, but without having much background, he chose to do a little research before making a decision.  When weighing any medical or dental options, it’s … Continue reading →

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Your Summer Smile

In a few short days, summer will officially begin, although many have already started to enjoy the sunshine.  Several people use the summer months as motivation to work on their physical appearance.  Toning up, getting tan, and shedding a few … Continue reading →

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Announcing The Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2012

June has proved to be an important month in the legislature of health care, and not only because of the much anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court on Obama’s Affordable Care Act in the coming weeks.  Just yesterday, officials from … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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