Mexican-American mothers know the importance of oral health for themselves and their children, but they report several obstacles to achieving ideal oral hygiene routines. A
Dentistry is very much like baseball. The industry progresses very slowly and is quite obsessed with statistics. In my previous DrBiscuspid.com column, I focused on
The Children’s Dental Group in Anaheim said the clinic involved in a water line infection issue that forced more than 60 children to be hospitalized
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has grown in recent years in part because of a belief that their use is safer than conventional cigarettes,
The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies that provide innovative and effective oral health instruction and motivation for caregivers
Numerous studies have shown that power or sonic toothbrushes are efficient at plaque removal compared with manual toothbrushes. However, these studies often use expensive brand-name
Why is the caries rate higher for Latino children compared with other kids the U.S., and what strategies can help lower caries prevalence? To develop
Many patients have no idea about the full range of services, especially cosmetic procedures, provided by your practice — unless you tell them. If you
America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has awarded $100,000 in grants to nonprofit clinical programs throughout the U.S. The grants, which range from
The decline in purchases of sugar-sweetened beverages in Mexico following the implementation of a tax in 2014 on these beverages is continuing to deepen, according
Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have become the main alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices for obstructive sleep apnea, with similar outcomes for improving
Are your adult patients with gum disease also at risk for an ischemic stroke? They may be, according to new research presented on February 22