Dental

Mariya Filipova, Chief Innovation Officer at CareQuest Innovation Partners. Getty Reflecting on my time at CareQuest Innovation Partners, I realized there’s one question I’m frequently asked: Why oral health? The simple answer: Because there is so much opportunity. Nearly everyone understands the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy, but many don’t understand how oral health impacts the rest of …

It is no secret that modern high-sugar diets have systematically harmed humans’ dental health. Around a third of the global population suffer from tooth decay, despite the availability of effective, low-cost measures to prevent it. Dentists’ warnings to brush regularly, rinse away sugary and acidic foods from our mouths, floss, and get professional cleanings are largely ignored by most Americans. …

For many people, dental health remains a mystery. How many times a day should you brush? Do you need a fancy whitening treatment? Is flossing really that important? Dental health is so much more than having pearly white teeth, and knowing how to properly care for them can make a huge difference. “Half of Americans over the age of 30 …

Every October, we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month as a reminder of the critical role oral health plays in our overall well-being. Maintaining good dental hygiene not only keeps your smile bright but also contributes to your overall health. In this article, we’ll explore why dental hygiene is so important and provide some practical tips to help you maintain it …

The conversations around oral health are generally confined to topics like brushing, flossing and dental check-ups but what many don’t realise is that breathing—a seemingly simple act—holds the power to significantly influence oral health. To help you further, we got a dental health expert to board to discuss the ABCs of oral health, examining this underrated aspect from a dental …

Every October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) celebrates our profession with National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), sponsored by Colgate for the fourth consecutive year. Week two focuses on education, which inspires us to be better, brighter, and more everyday extraordinary for the patients we serve, and for ourselves. Education is part of dental hygienists’ calling across all career roles …

By David SlipherL. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs When the subject of preventive health care is broached, oral health is often regarded as a distinct and separate issue. However, for Sarah E. Raskin, Ph.D, associate professor in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, this is not the case. …

Article content Call it a different kind of motor mouth. The health unit in Elgin and Oxford counties is taking dental care on the road, turning a mini-bus into a clinic on wheels with funding from a provincial program for low-income seniors who can’t afford to see a dentist. Article content “Access to care is a huge issue for many …