Oct 10, 2016 | 10 October, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Uncategorized
Have you thought of becoming a Dental Hygienist? A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental hygienists clean teeth,...
Oct 6, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news, Uncategorized
Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? The truth is that if you don’t take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious...
Oct 5, 2016 | 10 October, latest news, Uncategorized
World Smile Day Oct. 7, 2016 The first Friday of October each year marks World Smile Day, a day to do one act of kindness and make someone crack a smile! The day was founded in 1999 by Harvey Ball, creator of the now famous yellow smiley face, when he thought his logo...
Oct 5, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, latest news
The Link Between Medications and Cavities You may wonder why you’re suddenly getting cavities when you haven’t had them in years. As we get older, we enter a second round of cavity prone years. One common cause of cavities in older adults is dry mouth. Dry mouth is...
Oct 5, 2016 | Dental Health, Dental Hygiene
Toothbrushing plays an important everyday role for personal oral hygiene and effective plaque removal. Appropriate toothbrush care and maintenance are also important considerations for sound oral hygiene. The ADA recommends that consumers replace toothbrushes...