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Infection Control Standards Keep Dental Patients Safe from Disease
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
The chances of contracting an infectious disease from a dental visit are extremely low, thanks to the stringent safety standards practiced by over 170,000 dental care providers across the U.S. Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked Read more -
Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Their Read more -
Keep Ahead of Potential Sidetracks to Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
From birth to young adulthood, your child's teeth gums and other mouth structures steadily grow and mature. Sometimes, though, problems arise and get in the way of their oral health. Read more -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more -
Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early childhood Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace a Read more -
Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
posted: May 24, 2019.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware — Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: May 14, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more