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…
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Dental Therapist False Promises Force Unfair Choice on Patients and Dentists
By Jane Grover, DDS, MPH, Director, Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations, American Dental Association Many challenges keep people from visiting a dentist including, lack of oral health education, cost, fear of the dentist and a belief that they…
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An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Why Won’t You Give Me an Antibiotic?”
By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Have any of you heard this today? “Doc, I’m calling you at home after hours because I’ve got this toothache again. This time it’s been hurting about a month and it’s just killing me.…
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An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Why Do I Have to Take Antibiotics Before My Dental Appointment?”
By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor How many of your patients complain when you prescribe their prophylactic antibiotics? In my practice, it’s all of them. No one complains about the drugs they think will make them feel better, but when…
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