This is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
Read Full ArticleCNN (9/20, Udesky) discusses the age at which children […]
Read Full ArticleSugary drinks are becoming a popular beverage choice for many people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, these drinks are not healthy for you or your smile. Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that get energy from the sugars and […]
Read Full ArticleWith Spring and Summer sports beginning, it is important for athletes to wear mouth guards. Did you know that one-third of all dental injuries are sports related? Mouth guards not only help protect teeth and mouth during sports […]
Read Full ArticleEarly childhood caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 6 years old. The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes this […]
Read Full ArticleIn continuing coverage, The New York Times (4/25, Bakalar, Subscription Publication) reports that a review of studies of medication and medication combinations for pain relief shows “over-the-counter pain pills are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for controlling the […]
Read Full ArticleThe answer is Yes! Our doctors are skilled at providing that first checkup for young children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry strongly encourages parents to bring their children in for their first dental visit by age 1. Surprised? […]
Read Full ArticleThe Philadelphia Inquirer (3/6, McCullough) reports that HPV is “unleashing an epidemic of oral cancer among men.” The article reports that “men are four times more likely than women to be diagnosed with oral cancer,” which has “overtaken cervical cancer […]
Read Full ArticleWomen’s Health (1/2, Mateo) states that flossing regularly is “crucial to keeping your teeth and gums healthy,” noting American Dental Association spokesperson Dr. Maria Lopez Howell explains “the point of it is to remove the buildup of plaque between your […]
Read Full ArticleThe ADA News (2/1, Manchir) reports that the ADA Foundation’s 16th annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program kicks off today at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where dental students, supervised by dental faculty, are expected to […]
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