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The Pew report, Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants. Lansing (PRWEB) January 11, 2013 The Pew report, Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants, that came out January 8th, 2013, grades all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their efforts to prevent decay by improving access to sealants for low-income children. The national report card gives Michigan a ‘C’ grade for the number of children with dental sealants—plastic coatings applied to the chewing...
Forty percent of all states earn D or F grades for failing to provide children with dental sealants WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most states are not doing enough to use a proven strategy for preventing tooth decay, unnecessarily driving up health care costs for families and taxpayers. In fact, a new report by the Pew Center on the States reveals that 20 states and the District of Columbia earned either a D or F grade when it comes to providing children with...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teeth whitening is one of the most frequently requested procedures in cosmetic dentistry today. Age, lifestyle habits, diet and thinning enamel often result in gray, yellow or brown stains on teeth that leave smiles looking dull and dingy. A bright, healthy smile can improve an individual's appearance and self-esteem. Wilshire Dental Care and Dr. Ghasri, Los Angeles teeth whitening specialist, are currently offering free in-office teeth...
The Austin dentists at Family Tree Dental Group remind patients to resolve for better oral healthcare in 2013. Austin, TX (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 “Keeping proper dental habits now can save patients lots of unneeded pain and expenditures down the line.” said Dr. Chad Denman, Austin dentist/ Round Rock dentist and owner of Family Tree Dental Group. “How you treat your mouth has a ripple effect on the rest of your body too. Resolve to make better oral healthcare choices, and your...
Crooked teeth has been found to be a product of modern man. If one was to study all the skulls dated 250 years ago or older, you would be hard pressed to find one case in a thousand of crowded teeth. It would also be hard to find decay and evidence of periodontal disease. McKinney, TX (PRWEB) December 03, 2012 Many years ago, a company that sold margarine ran an ad campaign that said, “It is not nice to mess with Mother Nature”. In the case of what causes crooked teeth this may be...
Dr. Ian Gaskin DDS of Alliance Family Dental in Niagara Falls is excited to introduce Arestin treatment for gum disease and the improvement of tooth health. Niagara Falls, NY (PRWEB) December 01, 2012 Alliance Family Dental, an independent family dental practice headed by Dr. Ian Gaskin and Dr. David Millhouse, is dedicated to providing Niagara Falls area families with the latest in dental health technology. This year, the practice is introducing Arestin powder treatments to fight...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) provides several resources to patients and the public to ensure Pennsylvanians are informed consumers and have access to quality dental care. PDA's website is a valuable tool, offering a wealth of information on a variety of oral health topics. It features a user-friendly navigation structure that allows you to easily browse the patient section. We encourage you to check it out and...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With Halloween just around the corner, trick-or-treaters are getting ready to rake in the candy. While brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist every six months are preventive measures, children's teeth also benefit by limiting the candy they consume. This Halloween, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) encourages children to donate some of their candy to the Halloween Candy Buyback Program. Participating dentists...
Therabreath® Oral Probiotics may be used to help prevent cavities from Halloween candy and are safe for children over three years of age. Probiotics contain beneficial bacteria that introduce naturally occurring oral bacteria into the throat and mouth. This introduction of helpful bacteria is highly effective in working with your mouth’s environment to reduce the occurrence of cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. So before the Halloween candy starts being consumed,...
CariFree CTx; the genius guide to anti-cavity products. Albany, OR (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 The global toothpaste market is set to reach 12.5 billion dollars by 2015. As a consumer it is difficult to make truly informed choices about which products will treat a particular condition most effectively. Patients rely on their dental professional to both explain the differences between products and then make recommendations based on their experience. Often this conversation is challenging as...
