Dental care appears to be the most common sacrifice when cost of living rises, according to a Zillow Real Estate Research by Aaron Terrazas, Senior Economist. When rents rise faster than incomes, as they have in recent years, renters are forced to tighten their belts elsewhere. Among the... CONTINUE READING
By Alison Majikes Twice-yearly dental checkups aren't appointments that excite many, especially because of the sights, sounds, and shiny sharp instruments. But imagine visiting a friendly neighborhood caveman dentist 14,000 years ago when, during the Paleolithic era, the most advanced tool he or... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz | Benco Dental Social Media Intern Children's anxiety about the dentist might be a learned trait from their parents, according to a study done by Delta Dental. Children's anxiety regarding the dentist is a common and understandable fear that many young kids share.... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern Innovation is crucial at a dental practice, especially one specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Though expected to arrive in the form of equipment and instruments, in the case of Dr. Matthew J. Conquest's Pittsburgh,... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern If you're thinking of the battery-operated game that tests players' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills by asking them to remove small body organs, it is one and the same. Well, The Dental Trade Alliance, through their Foundation, is... CONTINUE READING
By Kristie Ceruti/Shared by Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine Dental hygienists and assistants are the unsung heroes of any practice. We spoke to the industry's finest to get their thoughts on dentistry, life, and Lucy Hobbs. Antoinette Kahan, RDH, BA, RDA, CDA, is the Dental Assisting... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern This past Saturday, July 18, the "Let's Raise Spirits" fundraiser was hosted at Dooley's Pub and Eatery in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. This event was held in order to help raise money for the "Prescription Assistance Fund," in association with... CONTINUE READING
This might be the best news I've heard all week: among the helpful tips shared by InStyle magazine to protect red wine drinkers from stained teeth is pairing wine with hard cheeses and high fiber foods, such as potatoes. I doubt they meant melted cheese and french fries, but a girl can... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern The Retirement Research Foundation has donated funding in order to help the Oral Health America’s Tooth Wisdom: Get Smart About Your Mouth, education workshop for older adults in the community. According to the OHA press release, "The... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern Do you know a dental hygienist who has positively impacted dental hygiene, science/patient care, his or her community, or the general public? This is a chance to be in the spotlight. According to Dimensions, The World Dental Hygienist Awards,... CONTINUE READING