Community Health and Dental to host health fair Aug. 9
NORTH COVENTRY — Community Health and Dental Care Inc. (CHDC) will hold a health fair on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of National Health Center Week. National Health Center Week,…
Why Experts Say to Stop Rinsing Your Mouth Right After Brushing
After brushing your teeth, what do you do? Do you rinse right away? That’s what I used to do. In fact, I’d even go over my teeth with a wet…
To swish or not to swish?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain After scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for…
Most of The UK Predicted to Have Dental Disease by 2050, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are among the the most widespread chronic illnesses globally – affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. They pose a significant problem…
Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities
A child watches as her teeth are cleaned. (Eric Albrecht/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS) Children with developmental disabilities often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of…
Denturists, dental hygienists, assistants back dental care plan despite dentists’ criticisms
A group of oral health-care providers has banded together against what they call misinformation about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) being spread in part by the associations representing dentists.…