Are Dental X-Rays Safe? – The New York Times
Q: It seems as if every time I visit the dentist, I’m asked to get X-rays. Will this increase my risk of cancer, and how can I square that with…
Is fluoride really linked to lower IQ, as a recent study suggested? Here’s why you shouldn’t worry
Fluoride is a common natural element found in water, soil, rocks and food. For the past several decades, fluoride has also been a cornerstone of dentistry and public health, owing…
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
Since fluoride’s introduction into the water supply, dental care has advanced significantly and oral care products that contain fluoride (like toothpaste and mouth rinses) have emerged, so the benefits are…
Tooth Decay Rose in Canadian Cities Without Fluoride. RFK Wants This for the US.
It’s not uncommon for Canadian dentist Brandon Doucet to see patients who are in so much pain that they’ve tried to extract their own teeth. As a dental student, Doucet…
Exploring the risks and impact of alcohol on oral health
Research continuously shows that alcohol misuse increases the risk of cancers in the oral cavity, esophagus, larynx, pharynx, liver, colon, and rectum. Alcohol’s classification as a group 1 carcinogen underscores…
Long waits, suffering, Medicaid gaps
Nearly half of New York’s 62 counties struggle with full or partial dental care shortages. Rural communities on average have four dentists per 10,000 people, while metro areas have nine…