ADA, Others Recommend Dental Checkups Begin By Age One
Posted on May 24, 2018
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CNN (9/20, Udesky) discusses the age at which children […]
Read Full ArticleSugary Drinks & Your Smile
Posted on May 17, 2018
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Sugary 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 ArticleDoes Your Child Participate in Sports?
Posted on May 10, 2018
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With 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 ArticleAvoiding Childhood Dental Decay
Posted on May 3, 2018
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Early 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 ArticleCommon Pain Relievers Better Than Opioids For Dental Pain Relief
Posted on Apr 27, 2018
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In 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 ArticleDo You Take Care of Young Children?
Posted on Mar 22, 2018
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The 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 ArticleHPV Causing “Epidemic Of Oral Cancer” In Men
Posted on Mar 7, 2018
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The 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: Flossing “Crucial” For Maintaining Oral Health.
Posted on Feb 23, 2018
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Women’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 ArticleGive Kids A Smile
Posted on Feb 22, 2018
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The 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 […]
Read Full ArticleThe Gift of Life
Posted on Jan 19, 2018
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As many of you may know Ann, a Dental Hygienist at Hillside Dental, is about to make a huge change in someone’s life. Next week Ann will undergo surgery to remove one of her kidneys. She will become a living […]
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