Because Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile
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The History of Women in Dentistry
To celebrate National Women’s History Month, take a look at the tremendous progressive women in dentistry. Although we couldn’t cover all the pioneering women who helped shape dental care, we’ve included a sampling of their … Read More
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Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project
This project focuses on teaching kids to floss and understanding the importance of oral health. Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck … Read More
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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Disease an Eye Exam can Detect
If getting an annual eye exam isn’t a part of your routine, remember: Your heart is too important to overlook your eyes. Every time we go to our primary care doctor, we’re asked to roll … Read More
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Detecting the Effects of Blue Light on Kids’ Vision
A screen may be a nice distraction, but to young eyes it can be a disturbance. Children begin carrying digital devices from the moment their dimpled fingers can carry them—72% of kids aged eight and … Read More
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Feast Your Eyes on Antioxidants
Besides helping to prevent cancer, coronary heart disease, and other conditions, antioxidants can help us maintain our vision. The molecules are said to enhance the quality of life. We can’t see them, but they are … Read More
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This Year’s Resolution: Plan to Use Your Dental Insurance
*Updated January 2022 You’ve gone through open enrollment and vaguely remember the PowerPoint slides reviewing any new changes in your corporate plan, or you try to find the web pages you browsed for an individual … Read More
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Beat the Thanksgiving Guilt – Healthier Thanksgiving Side Options
Thanksgiving dinner—the one time each year we justify eating until our pants can’t button. Unfortunately, we aren’t filling up on an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Instead, the Thanksgiving dinner table is usually full of … Read More
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A Healthy Mouth with Diabetes
Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. With high blood sugar levels comes higher risk of dental problems, such as: Tooth decay (cavities). When starches and sugars … Read More
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Gums Play a Part
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, coming in only behind skin cancer. A huge percentage of women – 12% – in the US will develop breast … Read More
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Dental Care Timeline for Infants & Children
Regular dental care for children should begin by 1 year of age. The following dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Birth to 6 months old Clean your baby’s mouth … Read More
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