Chew on this: for the last seven years, the U.S. Army has been developing a gum that helps eliminate plaque, reduce cavities and clean teeth. Combat Gum fights plaque and periodontal disease, and it soon will be distributed to high-risk troops, says Col. Robert Hale, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and commander of the Army…
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When you think of celebrations in February, I’m sure Valentine’s Day comes to mind. But today I want to bring to your attention something else you can celebrate in February: your children’s dental health! Unlike Valentine’s Day, which gets just one day devoted to it, the American Dental Association dedicates all of February to celebrating,…
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An alarming 77 percent of children in American schools admit to being bullied in one form or another. And while there are many reasons why your child could fall victim to a bully’s cruel words, a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics claims having unattractive dental and/or facial features…
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How Many Candy Hearts Are In The Jar?? This year’s contests just keep getting sweeter and sweeter! For our February iPad contest we want you all to guess how many candy hearts are in the jar. The patient with the closest or correct guess will win a brand new Apple iPad! Only one guess…
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