ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to Food and Drug Administration Regarding SmileDirectClub

Statement may be attributed to Dr. Chad Gehani, American Dental Association president The American Dental Association (ADA) believes the public has a right to accurate information concerning the status of its pending  citizen petition submitted to the U.S. Food and…

Smiles Over 65: Oral Health in Your Golden Years

By Karen Weeks, Elderwellness.net Many people mistakenly believe that missing teeth and poor oral health is simply par for the course of aging. The truth is that you can have healthy teeth and your own natural smile for a lifetime.…

Live Well in Your Golden Years with These Essential Health Tips

By Karen Weeks, Elderwellness.net If you’re a senior, chances are you’ve noticed that your body has changed in certain ways over the years. Positive and negative changes are a fact of aging, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your…

NBC2 Investigates: Is charcoal toothpaste safe or effective?

Some claim the dark black toothpaste is giving them whiter, brighter teeth. The Florida Dental Association told the NBC2 Investigators in a statement: "There is no evidence that shows dental products with charcoal are safe or effective for your teeth.…