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Flossing Before Brushing More Effectively Removes Plaque

Flossing before brushing may be the ideal sequence for the most thorough removal of...

Your Kids Don’t Like Brushing or Flossing? You’re Not Alone

Kids just don’t want to brush and floss. According to a national survey by...

Beyond Brushing: Revamping Our Oral Care Practices

It has long been thought that our genomes may play a role in determining...

Can We Create a New Message for NCDHM?

Each February, the ADA sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness...

Half of Kids Lie About Brushing Their Teeth

Almost half of the children in the United Kingdom (48%) lie occasionally or even...

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

Oral hygiene is essential to oral health. But brushing twice a day as recommended...

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

Oral health experts all recommend brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste without...

How to Improve Caries Control in Patients With Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is a problem for both the patient and the dentist. There is...

Make Sure Your Patients Practice the Daily 4

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is...

Social Deprivation Increases Risk of Tooth Decay

Economics plays a significant role in oral health, according to joint research from the...