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Dentists: An Untapped Resource for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D. - 12/23/2020 - 1

Why dentists should be an integral part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution & administration: broad reach, trust, & they’ve done it before.

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Oral Health & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Sonal Bhoot, DMD - 9/25/2020 - 3

Pregnancy can have adverse effects on the oral cavity so moms-to-be should be extra vigilant about their oral health during that time.

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How to Integrate Teledentistry into Your Dental Practice

Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC - 8/27/2020 - 1

Teledentistry will remain a viable approach to dental care even after the pandemic due to the many benefits it offers dentists and patients.

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What to Do if Your Child’s Filling Falls Out

Chris Scalise - 4/27/2020 - 0

If your child’s filling falls out, stay calm, be soothing, and ease the pain. Here are some simple tips you can follow until you see your pediatric dentist.

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10 Reasons for Bad Breath and What You Can Do About it

David Roach, DDS - 4/7/2020 - 1

Bad breath is common and distressing, however, once you figure out the cause, there are steps to take to make go away and prevent it from returning.

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The Relationship Between Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases

Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA - 2/27/2020 - 4

A new understanding of the oral microbiome is shedding light on the relationship between periodontitis & systemic diseases, such as CVD, COPD, and cancer.

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Teledentistry Makes It Possible to Straighten Your Teeth from Home

Jon Marashi, DDS - 2/12/2020 - 2

Teledentistry is being used to straighten teeth at home. For certain patients, it is a less costly, more convenient alternative to traditional orthodontia.

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The Water Flosser: A Great Alternative for Floss Haters

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 2/8/2020 - 7

Eighteen percent of people would rather wash dishes and 14% would rather clean toilets than floss. Water flossing offers a more palatable alternative.

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What Does Fluoride Actually Do for Your Oral Health?

Ben Salar, DMD - 1/17/2020 - 5

There’s evidence on both sides of the fluoride debate that can help you arrive at your own conclusion about the safety & effectiveness of fluoride for oral health.

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What Veterans Should Know About VA Dental Care Benefits

Greg Grillo, DDS - 11/11/2019 - 6

Veteran dental care benefits can be quite confusing. Greg Grillo, DDS provides a primer to help you access benefits that you may qualify for.

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Invisalign: Everything You Need to Know

Satish Pai, MS, DDS, MDS - 8/29/2019 - 1

There are many advantages of Invisalign over traditional braces for achieving a healthy, attractive smile. However, they are not appropriate for everyone.

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10 Popular Teeth Whitening Myths That are Just Plain Wrong

Amanda McIntyre - 4/25/2019 - 3

Many popular teeth whitening myths are just plain wrong. Get the facts by consulting a dentist you trust before embarking on any whitening treatments.

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