Pediatric

History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions

MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these...

12 months ago

Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!

WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious...

12 months ago

Nutrition for Building Healthy Smiles

HOPEFULLY WE ALL know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile...

1 year ago

Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable

MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were...

1 year ago

Dental Careers and Specialties

THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an...

1 year ago

Why Are Oral Cancer Screenings Important?

THIS YEAR ALONE, the American Cancer Society estimates over 54,000 new cases of oral cancer just...

1 year ago

Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia

THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re...

1 year ago

Make a Plan for the First Loose Tooth!

LOSING BABY TEETH is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but it can still be a scary new experience...

1 year ago

Baby Teeth Traditions of the World

AS DENTAL HEALTH professionals, our favorite figure in the magic of childhood has to be the Tooth Fairy. We all...

1 year ago

What Triggers a Canker Sore?

A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean...

1 year ago