When patients come in for their annual visits, most of their time is spent having their mouth checked not by a dentist but by a dental hygienist. In the typical visit to a dental center, patients are coming in for …
North Dakota is in serious need of dental providers and former secretary of health and human services, Dr. Louis Sullivan, is stepping up to state legislators to find a sensible solution. His suggestion? Provide state licensing for dental therapists. A …
Dr. Jennifer Cornell, a dentist working at Back 2 Basics Dentistry in Clarksville, Tennessee has been shaping the way that dentists can help patients suffering from sleep apnea. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea is a common …
Dentists across the country are warning their patients about a dangerous new ingredient in Crest toothpaste. Crest recently introduced its Pro-Health line that they claim cleans teeth at a deeper level than their competitors. The secret to their supposed success …
While the atrocities of World War II have faded into history for many, survivors are still around today. As of now, there are 120,000 Holocaust survivors living in the U.S. according to The Jewish Press. Many of those survivors still …
Shifting trends in the world of medicine over the past several decades have seen modern medical knowledge sharing space with holistic treatments. The philosophy behind holistic medicine is to take the whole body’s health into consideration when developing a treatment …
Brushing our teeth twice a day has become a daily ritual for most of us, and at times we even floss and use mouthwash. We are all somewhat aware of the “dangerous” foods and drinks that harm teeth, such as …
If you’ve never worked with an autistic child before, the task can be daunting. You may be expecting a kicking and screaming patient, or a patient that will not open their mouth, no matter how hard you try. The good …
It is difficult enough to remember to schedule a dentist appointment when insurance is covering the cost. It is harder still for many American’s to justify a regular teeth cleaning and examination when bills are piling up. Diseases in the …