Oral Healthcare Needs Don’t Take a Summer Vacation
2020-08-19
As people relax during the summer, their dietary and oral health habits change as well, according to a recent DentaVox survey. For example, 48% of
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73% of Patients Have Lied to Their Dentist
2020-07-23
You probably know that most of your patients aren’t honest with you, as 73% of patients say they have lied to their dentist, according to
Oral Healthcare Program Reduces Pneumonia Cases in Nursing Homes
2020-06-22
Nursing homes that implemented an oral healthcare program for their residents saw a statistically significant 31% reduction in pneumonia cases compared to facilities that did
Educational Program Teaches Kids About Oral Health and Hygiene
2020-06-19
More than 50 million school hours are lost each year to poor oral health, according to the FDI World Dental Federation. Through its Mouth Heroes
Behavioral Science Improves Kids’ Oral Hygiene Habits
2020-03-26
Children who skip brushing their teeth at night are twice as likely to suffer from poor oral health and dental pain, reports Unilever, leading to
Frequent tooth brushing linked to lower risk of diabetes
2020-03-05
Those who brush their teeth three times a day or more have a lower risk of diabetes, according to a new study. Frequent brushing can
A Third of Adults Brush Their Teeth Incorrectly
2019-10-17
One third of adults in the United States are under-brushing or over-brushing their teeth, according to Unum. In an August online poll of 1,200 working
Give Kids A Smile Instills Dental Hygiene Students with a Dedication to Community Service
2019-09-19
It’s a quiet April day in Bryan, Texas. But inside the tan brick building that houses the Blinn College District’s Dental Hygiene Program, a storybook
Nearly Half of All Parents Struggle With Getting Their Kids to Brush
2019-08-12
Nearly half of all parents in the United States face challenges in getting their children to practice proper oral hygiene, according to the Delta Dental
Parents Say Their Children’s Oral Health Could Be Better
2019-08-02
Only 21% of parents in the United States say that their children have excellent oral health, according to the Dental Dental Plans Association Children’s Oral
Survey Reveals Mixed Bag of Oral Health Habits
2019-05-14
Simplyhealth has released the results of its annual Consumer Oral Health Survey, which explores dental attendance and oral health habits as well as sugar consumption,
Motivational Interviewing May Improve Oral Hygiene Behavior
2019-03-12
Dentists always recommend brushing twice a day and flossing every day, in addition to curbing alcohol and tobacco use, for maintaining a healthy smile. Yet