Category Archives: oral health

ADA Disputes Recent Pacifier Study

Busy moms and dads rejoiced recently with the release of a Swedish study indicating that “cleaning” a pacifier with a good lick could actually be good for little ones.  We’ve all seen it, and many of us have actually done … Continue reading →

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Don’t Suffer Through Dry Mouth

 Do you often find yourself hastily drinking water to rid yourself of the dryness in your mouth? Has chewing gum become your new addiction, as it’s the only cure for the drought that seems to have settled in your oral … Continue reading →

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National Facial Protection Month

When I was a junior in high school, I played shortstop on my high school’s baseball team.  I’ve always loved baseball, and my mom loved it even more, considering it was the only non-contact sport that I participated in, making … Continue reading →

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Manual vs. Electric: The Battle of the Brushes

All toothbrushes are created equal, or so I thought before I tried an electric powered model last year.  Maybe it’s in my head, but I can’t help but feel that my teeth get cleaner when I use the powered version … Continue reading →

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Dental Patients Question Practices After OK Investigation

It’s really no surprise that after Oklahoma dentist, Dr. Scott Harrington, was accused of exposing thousands of his patients to a number of infectious diseases, dentists across the country are being questioned by their patients about their practices.  Harrington, who … Continue reading →

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Does Your Job Influence Your Oral Health?

Did you know that your job could have an effect on your oral health? I never really thought of it before, but when I pondered the question myself, I thought, sure, there are plenty of jobs that influence your mouth.  … Continue reading →

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ADA Voices Concern Over Dr. Oz Segment

It’s hard enough getting people to visit their dentist regularly and a popular television talk show isn’t making it any easier.  Earlier this week, “The Dr. Oz Show” aired a segment titled, “Are Your Silver Fillings Making You Sick,” quickly … Continue reading →

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New Early Detection Test for Gum Disease

Over half of American adults are affected by periodontal (gum) disease.  The condition ranges in severity from simple inflammation to a serious disease that causes major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support teeth.  In worst case scenarios, … Continue reading →

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Further Evidence Links Oral and Heart Health

Further evidence has been found that supports the suggested link between oral health and heart disease-related risk factors.  For years, scientists have been making links between diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking with poor oral hygiene and tooth loss, … Continue reading →

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Recent Dentistry Trends

Recently, staff from the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) has been working on the analysis of data from a number of sources regarding trends in the dentistry world.  They have drawn several conclusions from their studies, … Continue reading →

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