If the condition of your mouth is closely tied to your overall wellness, then the folks at Delta Dental of Iowa have geared up on the healthy choices. Last week, the company Delta Dental of Iowa introduced a program that helps employees select healthier options while they are at work. In order... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern Ortho brackets are not just for earrings anymore. BracketEars, LLC, a company that creates orthodontically-themed jewelry with a mission of giving back, began with earrings and bracelets, but now offers a new line of accessories with men in... CONTINUE READING
By Alison Majikes / Special to TheDailyFloss.com Retired football players gain a new line of defense. Though they might have a decreased risk of their teeth getting knocked out now that they're off the grid, former pro football players are receiving an excellent addition to their benefit... CONTINUE READING
Though in 1950 she had never taught a class, except Sunday school, Massachusetts native Dr. Esther Wilkins was willing to venture to the Pacific Northwest and lead the first eight students enrolled in the dental hygiene program in Washington. [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignright"... CONTINUE READING
[embed]https://youtu.be/Xe2awwitQxs[/embed] Bad breath? Cavities? Gum Disease? Learn about the 700 kinds of bacteria in your mouth. This The uBiome Team pitch on crowdfunding site indiegogo.com poses questions such as "Why do some people get cavities and not others? What causes bad breath?" in... CONTINUE READING
Posts on a business Facebook page as well as Twitter and Instagram show employees involved in community events such as walks for charities. This shows Benco Dental “cares and wants to give back” and also lets others know how they can get involved, said Rachel Pugh, spokeswoman for the largest... CONTINUE READING
Therapeutic agents (think mouthwash or toothpaste) intended to reduce dental plaque and prevent tooth decay are often removed by saliva and the act of swallowing before they can take effect. But a team of researchers has developed a way to keep the drugs from being washed away. Researchers at... CONTINUE READING
By Alison Majikes/Special to TheDailyFloss.com You may have Spring fever, but lazy Sunday afternoon movies are always in season. If this blog offers any incentive, your Netflix selection might be Tombstone, which features famed American gunfighter -- and dentist -- John Henry "Doc" Holliday. A... CONTINUE READING
By Lisa Philp, RDH, President of Transitions Group North America [caption id="attachment_2630" align="alignright" width="131"] Lisa Philp, RDH, President of Transitions Group North America[/caption] Outdated and inefficient systems and strategy will not move the practice forward and will degrade... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern And by meth, I really mean soda. A study done by Professor of Restorative Dentistry Dr. Mohammed Bassiouny shows that consumption of diet soda tends to ruin your teeth as badly as methamphetamine or cocaine. Dr. Bassiouny explains that both... CONTINUE READING