Dental Assistant Recognition Week
Dental Assistant Recognition Week will be coming to a close on March 13, 2010. I hope all of the dental assistants out there were treated to some well deserved ...
Loose Dentures? See Your Dentist
In light of the recent concerns surrounding denture creams and adhesives that contain zinc, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a statement urging denture wearers to see their dentist, if ...
Consumer Advisory Issued Regarding the Safety Of Super Poligrip ‘Original’, ‘Ultra Fresh’ and ‘Extra Care’
GlaxoSmithKlein (GSK) issued a consumer advisory on February 18, 2010, regarding the safety of their Super Poligrip ‘Original’, ‘Ultra Fresh’ and ‘Extra Care’ denture adhesives. The concern centers ...
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics – Canadian Hero Wears His Mouthguard
As I watched Canadian Alex Bilodeau win Canada’s first gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, I could not help but notice that he was wearing a mouthguard. ...
How Everyday Life Can Impact a Child’s Dental Experience
A Swedish study suggests that kids and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. Annika Gustafsson, a specialist in child dentistry, wanted to ...
Super Bowl Sunday – Keep Your Spread Teeth Friendly
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here, and I’m sure everyone is preparing for not only the game, but the food that goes with watching the most anticipated sporting event of ...
Eighth Annual Give Kids a Smile Program – Remembering Deamonte Driver
The American Dental Association’s (ADA) eighth annual Give Kids a Smile program is this Friday, February 5, 2010. The Give Kids a Smile event, to be held at more ...
Eighth Annual Give Kids a Smile ProgramRemembering Deamonte Driver
The American Dental Association’s (ADA) eighth annual Give Kids a Smile program is this Friday, February 5, 2010. The Give Kids a Smile event, to be held at more ...
Super Bowl SundayKeep Your Spread Teeth Friendly
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and I’m sure everyone is preparing for not only the game, but the food that goes with watching the most anticipated sporting event of ...
Oral Bacteria Linked to Stillbirth
If you are pregnant, considering becoming pregnant in the future, or know someone that fits into either category, PAY ATENTION, because this information could save a life.
Researcher Yiping Han, from ...
Brooke Mueller Rushed to the ICU After Her Oral Infection Spreads
Charlie Sheen’s wife Brooke Mueller, was rushed to the ICU of a Sherman Oaks, California hospital after an infection, apparently caused by her recent emergency oral surgery to remove an ...
Johnson & Johnson Issues ‘Massive’ Recall of Tylenol and Motrin Products
Tylenol and Motrin are both common over-the-counter pain relief medications that are often recommended for use after dental procedures, when your little one’s are teething, after wisdom teeth extractions or ...
Louisiana Town Divided on Water Fluoridation
The debate over whether or not fluoride should be added to the public water supply erupted earlier this week in Walker, Louisiana. According to 2theadvocate.com, some residents of the ...
Will We Ever Know the Truth About Amalgam?
Amalgam fillings are perhaps one of the most controversial topics in dentistry. The ongoing concern regarding the safety of this type of metal filling seems to easily ignite a ...
Raisins: Friend or Foe?
If you are considering weight loss as your resolution for 2010, beware of the fiber loaded, raisin infused cereals that appear to be a healthy choice. According to research ...
This is "Real Life" David"David After Dentist" Top YouTube Video of 2009
With the end of the year seemingly just around the corner, the “Top ___ of 2009″ lists are making their rounds across the web. One particular list that caught ...
Just In Time For ChristmasCharles Dickens’ Ivory Toothpick Sells for $9150
Toothpicks are generally used to remove food that has become lodged in between the teeth -usually after a meal when brushing isn’t an option. You can buy a pack ...