Some studies show that raisins or cereal bars and drinks like smoothies or fruit juices can be as damaging to teeth as soda, according to a recent report in DentistryToday.com Many treats that claim to be healthy options may contain excessive amount of sugar or high acidity levels, which... CONTINUE READING
Trying to pinpoint the time suck in your day? Can't remember the 25 passwords for your phone, bank, workstation, email, et al? Want to post your dental practice Instagram photos automatically to your Facebook page? Struggling to find a method to organize the madness of your work... CONTINUE READING
There's a party going on in Louisville, Kentucky. It's a celebration of the little “Whip-Mixer” that could. In 1919, Whip Mix created the first complete dental inlay investment casting unit – with a mechanical spatulator that whipped and mixed better... CONTINUE READING
If you're preparing for a marathon, American Ninja Warrior or anything that requires an average of 9 hours of athletic training per week, you might want to pay extra attention to your teeth. A New York Times story by Gretchen Reynolds suggests that erosion of tooth... CONTINUE READING
Caption: A tour highlight at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum: trying on biohazard suits like those researchers wear when working with highly infectious agents. (Photo courtesy cdc.gov) OSAP. CDC. Two acronyms that oral healthcare providers recognize as advocates for safety. Early next year in... CONTINUE READING
Don't miss the CNN Español segment on Global Smile Foundation ® on the prime time show "Power of Giving" tonight Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. EST Dr. Suying Lam, above left, a pediatric cardiologist and a GSF volunteer since 2002, will be interviewed by CNN Anchor and... CONTINUE READING
Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread -- all cookies, with sales helping Girl Scout earn merit badges for nearly 100 years. A new activity for the girl-centered organization will hopefully share the same longevity among its membership of over 3.2 million: Real Life ToothFairy... CONTINUE READING
Adverse effects accompany certain drugs used to treat depression: anxiety, dizziness, nervousness, sweating, nausea and in some cases suicidal or violent behavior. Recent findings suggest that these drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), could lead to dental... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Shown is the Riverwalk, a public park open 365 days a year, lined with individual businesses composed of restaurants, hotels, attractions and more. If you're reading this at 7 a.m., that's your countdown to the ADA Annual Dental Meeting, where President George W. Bush is scheduled to... CONTINUE READING
"Fifty-six percent of the nation’s children did not see a dentist in 2009. That same year, a full 86 percent did not receive a dental sealant or topical fluoride treatment, two measures shown to greatly reduce cavities, according to the study, published Sept. 12 in... CONTINUE READING