Daily Care for Dentures
Just as caring for natural teeth should be part of a person’s daily routine, dentures also require some daily maintenance.
How Tobacco Products Affect Your Teeth
Tobacco use can cause a variety of problems for your teeth and oral cavity. For example, it increases the likelihood of tooth decay, gum recession and diminishes your sense of taste.
Stress Management for Medical and Dental Students
It’s common knowledge that medical and dental schooling is hard. Stress is expected, but managing that stress is essential for a student’s overall health and well-being.
Recent Technology in the Dental Industry
Technological advances are shaping every aspect of the healthcare industry, including dentistry. Here are a few of the most noteworthy technological developments creating buzz in the dental industry.
Step by Step: Diagnosis of Oral Cancer
With about 49,700 new cases each year, oral cancer accounts for 3% of all diagnosed cancers in the United States.
Why Your Wisdom Teeth May Need to Be Removed
Many adults will have their wisdom teeth removed during their lifetime. To prevent future complications, some patients elect to have their wisdom teeth removed before it is absolutely necessary.
The Bacteria in Your Mouth: Friend or Foe?
The average human mouth is home to more than 700 bacterial species, according to the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Some may be harmful, but others serve a necessary purpose.
The Quality of Dental Care in Developing Countries
In recent decades worldwide, great strides have been made in regards to oral healthcare. However, problems still remain. In many developing countries, access to oral health services is so limited that teeth and gum problems are left untreated.
A Healthy Smile: Protecting Teeth for a Lifetime
An important part of maintaining oral health is to be vigilant about regular dental care throughout a person’s lifetime. From infancy to older adulthood, oral health should be a priority.
The Growing Importance of Geriatric Dentistry
Aging is a natural part of life. By the year 2030, there will be an estimated 72 million U.S. adults 65 or older, making their care a growing priority in dentistry.