Nearly 2,000 Volunteers Set to Help Make a Difference at the 2023 Florida Mission of Mercy

Tomorrow begins the 2023 Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) — a free, two-day dental clinic hosted by the FDA Foundation. Happening at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, patients will be seen on a…

Five Tips to Keep Mouths Healthy This Halloween

Halloween is coming up soon, which for many children (and adults) means celebrating the holiday with candy and other sweet treats. While it’s fun to enjoy the holiday, parents should be mindful that sugary foods can increase the risk of…

Why is Dentistry Expensive?

By FDA President David F. Boden, DDS, MS Really, the question should be: Why is my dentistry expensive? To answer that, I will tell you a story about what happens in your mouth, and mine. With few exceptions, we are…

Why Can’t I Get My Teeth Cleaned?

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor I hear this question every so often, and I can sympathize with you. I’d like to give you a quick answer that would solve your concern, but there just isn’t one. Health care is…