History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
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…
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…
Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable
MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
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…
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…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…
3 Incredible Women in Dental History
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry…
Which Kids’ Toothbrush Is Best?
HERE’S A HANDY GUIDE that can help parents navigate the toothbrush aisle the next…