November 14, 2023
NewsThe Importance of Adding Oral Cancer Screenings to Routine Dental Exams
Misty Mattingly, RDH, BSDH Patients diagnosed with oral cancers have a survival rate as high as 90% when the disease is found in its early stages. For this reason and more, patients need to be screened at
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Aug 15, 2022
Baby teething commonly asked questions
Baby teeth are essential to your child’s health. They help babies chew, speak and smile. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth growing under the gums. Starting infants with good oral care can help
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Aug 5, 2022
Pregnancy & Dental Care
Pregnancy can make some conditions worse or create new ones. Regular checkups and good dental health habits can help keep you and your baby healthy. In this blog, you will learn why dental care during pregnancy is
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Jul 28, 2022
Answers to commonly asked dental questions
Why is a dental exam needed? Dental exams are important to protect your oral health & prevent any existing dental problems from becoming serious & painful dental emergencies. 10 signs to go see a dentist as
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Sep 16, 2021
Recruitment and Retention: 3 Steps for Ensuring the Future of the Hygienists Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly led to a major disruption in the dental field, the effects of which we are still experiencing today. For example, according to a recent report by the American Dental Hygienists Association, the pandemic led
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Apr 21, 2020
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Do you suffer from frequent headaches and jaw pain? Do you wake up with a dull headache and sore jaw? Do you grind your teeth at night? It could be bruxism or teeth grinding. Why do people
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Apr 21, 2020
Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is the inflammation that occurs around the tooth when gingivitis is not treated. This causes the gums to pull away from the teeth and form “pockets” (spaces between teeth and gums).
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Apr 21, 2020
Sensitive Teeth – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Dentin hypersensitivity – also known as tooth sensitivity – is a common clinical condition usually associated with exposed dental surfaces. A common cause of tooth sensitivity is tooth decay, which can occur due to poor oral hygiene.
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Apr 17, 2020
Tricks to keep red wine from staining teeth
While a glass of wine has many of benefits like lowering the risk of depression, anti-aging, and possibly preventing cancer, it does not do much for dental hygiene, especially if you are trying to keep your teeth
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