Tag Archives: oral health

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

One of the most common complaints at the dental office is the sharp pain experienced when eating or drinking something hot or cold, otherwise known as sensitive teeth.  According to a recent WebMD News article, a new study estimates that … Continue reading →

As the month of February comes to an end, so does the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month.  Many professionals in the industry have spent valuable time spreading the word about the importance of oral health, … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the latest pairing that is taking the oral health world by storm? According to a Medical News Today article, research recently published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that the use of germ-fighting mouth … Continue reading →