Do you struggle to get your kids to floss? Do you sometimes even avoid it yourself? According to a new review, flossing is one hygiene habit that may not be…
Who regulates your dentist's practice?
A major health scare in Tulsa, Okla., is shedding light on how states regulate dental offices. Thousands of former patients of an oral surgeon in Tusla were notified last month…
Dental van delivers smiles to those in need
Five days a week, 52 weeks a year, the Dental Van pulls through streets of some of Chicago’s most underserved areas. Visiting homeless shelters, public schools, nursing homes and community…
Special needs patients receive special dental care
Her blue eyes twinkling brightly under the spotlight of the dentist’s chair, Sherri Depa’s cheeks turned a bright pink as Dr. Jennifer Farrell asks her about her Valentine’s Day plans.…
Can flossing reduce risk of heart disease?
Most of us have heard the old saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But have you heard that flossing may help prevent many common ailments, including heart…
Tricks for a healthy Halloween
There is so much to love about Halloween. Parties, decorations, costumes and of course, all the candy! With all the fun in store, it can be easy to over-indulge in all…
5 simple and healthy lunches you'll love
Packing a lunch for yourself and/or your child every day can get tiring. Whether he or she isn’t eating what you send, you just don’t know what to pack or…
Are sugar
Switching to sugar-free drinks may not protect our teeth as much as thought in the past. Research from the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre at the University of Melbourne, Australia…