Eliminating the need for narcotic pain medications and steroids, accelerating healing, and delivering pain relief stand out as product benefits Benco Dental announces a partnership with StellaLife, an innovative biotech company on a mission to improve people’s lives and significantly reduce, or... CONTINUE READING
There's still time to volunteer and share the word about an event in March that will support oral health for children in Massachusetts. Tufts University Dental School will host Give Kids a Smile Day on Saturday, March 23 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal... CONTINUE READING
Pneumonia. One million Americans get the infection every year, and 50,000 die from it. Anyone can get it, according to a recent report in Health.com Research shared by Amanda MacMillan in [caption id="attachment_21116" align="alignright" width="116"] Smile Makers offer fun... CONTINUE READING
What better time than National Dental Assistant Recognition Week to share an example of their impact on young lives? Learning how to brush and floss is vital to maintaining good oral health, and students and their instructors in Aston, Pennsylvania recently shared those skills with 71... CONTINUE READING
"In your body, your 'teeth bone' may be connected to your jawbone, but in health insurance, that’s not the case," said Morgan Sherburne in a recent health podcast for the University of Florida. He referenced the concept that though most physicians recognize oral health's integral effect on... 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 Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, and gingival recession, can lead to dental caries in older adults. According to Mentor, a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics states that by 2030 nearly 20% of the U.S. population will... CONTINUE READING
February is Dental Health month, but the Benco Dental Clinic helps service the community all year long. According to timesleader.com, Luzerne County Community College’s Benco Dental Clinic in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is a state-of-the art facility where, through the year, patients can visit for... CONTINUE READING
Chronic bad breath can make your special someone say no to you on Valentine's Day. According to a survey by DentalPlans.com, 50% of people indicated that bad breath and other oral health issues are deal breakers when looking to start a new relationship. One third of those people agree that... CONTINUE READING
A new product by Oral-B is groundbreaking because of its Bluetooth Connectivity. Oral-B PRO 5000 SmartSeries offers an innovative way to take care of your oral health. Once you download the Oral-B app on your smartphone, you can connect with Bluetooth in order to get real-time feedback on your... CONTINUE READING