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Sleepy Teens Make Bad Food Choices

The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that adolescents get between nine and 10...

Mouth Cancer Becoming More Prevalent

Younger people are developing mouth cancer more than ever before. An initiative in Scotland...

Obesity Could Result in Higher Risk of Tooth Loss

Overweight people have a higher probability of losing their teeth. But the possible tooth...

Inuit People More Likely to have Dental Issues

Officials from a northern Canadian Territory are asking for better dental care for its...

Eating Greens May Reduce Risk of Oral Cancer

There’s a way for women who smoke to reduce their risk of oral cancer....

Six Dental Myths

BOSTON (August 5, 2010) — Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for...

Nutritional Evaluation During the Dental Visit

Dental professionals have long noted areas of concern regarding nutritional needs at dental examination...

Tooth Loss and Systemic Health

Adequate nutrition, self-esteem, social interaction, and appearance are all functions of a full and...

Live Longer, Live Better: Lifestyle Diseases and Their Prevention, Part 2

“We who are about to die demand a miracle.”W.H. Auden We all have to...

Fighting Biofilm With Oral Rinses

INTRODUCTION The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s...