No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”

WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental…
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!

OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!

UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?

FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time

WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Dental Careers and Specialties

THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia

THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?

A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…
3 Incredible Women in Dental History

THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry…
Tips for Men’s Oral Health

ON AVERAGE, BOYS and men are up to 20% less likely to brush twice a day and even…