Dental Care:
Dental Care and Dental Health News. Dental Health Care.
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May 8th, 2009
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced the partnership between The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and the Baltimore County Department of Aging that offers free preventative dental care for qualifying seniors.
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Apr 29th, 2009
So far, there is a not a clear winner among the types of fillings used to repair childhood cavities.
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Apr 10th, 2009
Darwin had his finches, Morgan had his fruit flies, and scientists today have cichlid fishes to trace the biological origins of jaws and teeth. Researchers report they have deduced a network of dental genes in cichlids that likely was present to build the first tooth some half a billion years ago.
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Apr 9th, 2009
Dentists and their teams from across the country are being asked to share their views on how to improve access and quality of NHS dentistry at a series of engagement events this spring.
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Apr 8th, 2009
Scientists have developed a method of gene delivery that appears safe for regenerating tooth-supporting gum tissue—a discovery that assuages one of the biggest safety concerns surrounding gene therapy research and tissue engineering.
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Apr 4th, 2009
If you consume sports drinks, it may be best to wait thirty minutes before brushing your teeth. According to a recent study, citric acid in sports drinks weaken tooth enamel – brushing too soon after sipping a sports drink may increase the risk of tooth erosion.
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Apr 2nd, 2009
"What do you KNOW about your PERIO?" Perio refers to periodontal health and the periodontal tissues: the gums, the jawbone and the fibers that connect the teeth to the bone.
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Mar 30th, 2009
In celebration of April 2009 being National Dental Health Month, Niagara Region Public Health is pleased to announce the expansion of the Children in Need of Treatment Program which now reaches children up to age 17.
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Mar 18th, 2009
The Pima County Health Department is providing information specifically addressing oral health as well as a web link for oral health practitioners.
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Feb 25th, 2009
One can never underestimate the importance of proper dental care and tooth brushing for good health. Truly poor dental care can lead to lost teeth or poor dentition which may make it difficult to eat. That leads to poor nutrition.
