Orthodontic Treatment Does Not Prevent Tooth Decay

2019-01-22

While orthodontic treatment has a positive effect on oral function and aesthetics, it does not prevent future tooth decay, according to a study from the

Nearly Half of Adults Miss a Quarter of Their Teeth When They Brush

2017-11-02

Oral hygiene is essential to oral health. But brushing twice a day as recommended may not be enough to maintain a healthy mouth when that

Oral Health Guidelines Not Enough for Today’s “Grazing” Culture

2017-10-25

Oral health experts all recommend brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste without rinsing afterward, along with avoiding sugary food and beverages. Yet this

How to Improve Caries Control in Patients With Dry Mouth

2017-10-25

Dry mouth is a problem for both the patient and the dentist. There is the uncomfortable feeling for the patient, but more importantly, there is

Make Sure Your Patients Practice the Daily 4

2017-10-03

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is working with the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program to promote the Daily

Social Deprivation Increases Risk of Tooth Decay

2017-09-12

Economics plays a significant role in oral health, according to joint research from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, the Plymouth City Council, and

AGD Offers Six Steps to Promoting Oral Health Literacy

2017-09-11

Even with information literally at their fingertips, many patients simply don’t have oral health literacy, which the ADA defines as “the degree to which individuals

Standards Address the Oral Health of Assisted Living Residents

2017-06-20

Oral healthcare remains a challenge for the residents and staffs alike of assisted living facilities. That’s why the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Flossing Leads to Less Tooth Loss

2017-06-16

Last August, the Associated Press reported that the evidence supporting flossing’s effectiveness wasn’t reliable. Yet new research from Julie Marchesan, PhD, of the University of

Poor Oral Health Costs United Kingdom ￡105 Million in Sick Days

2017-05-15

Oral health problems cost the United Kingdom more than ￡105 million ($135.5 million) in sick days each year, says the Oral Health Foundation. Its poll,

Tailored Interventions Improve Oral Health in Elder Care

2017-03-01

Tailored preventive oral health interventions can significantly improve the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care residents, reports the University of Eastern Finland.

How Fast Food Impacts Your Patients’ Oral Health

2017-02-14

Fast food has become a staple of modern eating. When your patients have a busy schedule, it is so much easier for them to hit