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Professional Groups Defend Flossing’s Effectiveness

Dentists have been advising their patients to floss for decades. However, the Associated Press...

Overcome the Barriers of Teaching Your Patients About Oral Hygiene

Most people think they know how to brush their teeth. Most don’t. Dentists understand...

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

Pot Smokers Have More Gum Disease

A long-term study of approximately 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to the age of...

Cancer Survival Times Tied to Better Dental Care

Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who practice better dental care...

43% of Pregnant Women Skip Dental Checkups

When a woman is pregnant, the baby’s health and the ob-gyn always come first....

Emergency Room Visits on the Rise for Dental Patients

The number of children visiting the dentist has increased while dental care among adults...

Survey Proves Your Patients Lie About Flossing (Gasp!)

Your patients are liars, and you know it. When you ask them if they...

31% of Kids Miss School Due to Dental Problems

Chances are, your kids aren’t looking forward to going back to school this fall....

Bad Gums Mean Bad Future

Nothing may be more indicative of one’s oral health than the condition of his...