In 2018, the then-president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry said that, aside from fluoridated water, a topical cavity fighter which has already been used in other countries for decades, “may be the single greatest innovation in pediatric dental health in the last century.” Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid that can be painted on teeth to stop decay. Fast, low-cost and pain...
We’ve all talked with friends how the pandemic and social distancing has affected our mental health. But dentists are now reporting increasing evidence that the curtailment of normal office visits is having an adverse effect on our dental health. Many dentists are reporting that, even though they’ve treated fewer patients this past summer compared with last year, they’ve treated twice as many...
Jerry Seinfeld jokes about almost anything, but not the health of his teeth and gums. Not that there’s anything with that: the comedian is having the last laugh as his peers begin having dental issues. Learn why dental health is no laughing matter. Get a Dental Plan through your association and AMBA at www.AMBAdentalvision.com or call (866)979-0497.
A recent study shows the evolution of the human face and jawline are a result of changes in dietary and feeding trends. The earliest humans had faces that were broader and deeper. This article explains the changes that took place and how.
They've been used to make everything from tiny statues to drones. The time for 3D printing to revolutionize dentistry and oral surgery is finally approaching. Learn how 3D printing can make your dental surgery easier, faster, and cheaper.
Is The New Ultratooth The Ultimate in Dentistry?
If you or someone you know has endured a tooth extraction, bone graft, or implant, you know how costly, time-consuming, and painful those procedures are. But the new Ultratooth presents an exciting alternative: safer, faster, less expensive. It’s a new day in dentistry!
It’s one of the best ways to protect our dental health, and it’s frequently the most neglected. The benefits of flossing are beyond doubt. Flossing can help prevent tooth decay, keep and restore healthy gums, fight plaque buildup, and avoid tartar. There is even evidence that dental health has benefits beyond the confines of your teeth and gums and can help prevent a stroke (learn more here: )...
With summer finally approaching, here’s yet another reason to pour yourself a tall glass of ice water. Students attending dental school in the late ‘70’s were taught that most middle class patients would lose many of their teeth and require dentures before they even reached their 60th birthday. Today, most middle class people keep their teeth into their 80s. Needless to say, that’s a vast...
Along with all the challenges we face with social distancing to stay as safe as possible against COVID-19, an important question – especially for seniors – is what to do about dental care. In an effort to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus, the American Dental Association issued a recommendation to all dentists to postpone elective procedures. This includes routine dental cleanings...
With routine dental visits on hold, it's more important than ever you take as much care of yourself as you can. Find out how tongue scraping is an excellent but often overlooked way to improve your dental and overall health.
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