By the American Dental Association Recent, wide-spread news coverage based upon a recent research study may raise unwarranted concern about the safety of certain types of dental floss. The ADA Science Institute finds the data insufficient to support the conclusions…
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MyView: Marijuana Use and Oral Health
By Dr. Melissa Beadnell Cannabis, pot, hash and weed are just a few of the names used worldwide for marijuana. As you probably already are aware, Oregon legalized the possession of marijuana in 2015 to citizens who are 21 years…
What You May Not Know About Taking Care of Your Child’s Teeth: A Q&A Guide for Parents
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, which aims to educate and engage parents, guardians and kids on keeping kids’ teeth healthy and building good oral health habits for life. To help with this effort, we asked real parents what questions…
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The FDA’s New Fluoridation Website is Your Go-to Source for the Facts!
By Dr. Johnny Johnson, American Fluoridation Society President Quick! Answer the following questions within 30 seconds: 1. The patient in your chair goes into cardiac arrest. What is the first phone call you make? 2. What is the concentration of…
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