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Updated Articles and Resources
  • Alginate Impression Definition Created: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    Discover what the dental term alginate impression means.
  • Review of Tom's of Maine Maximum Strength Sensitive Toothpaste Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
    Review of Tom's of Maine Sensitive Toothpaste.
  • Basic Dental Care Information Created: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Updated: Friday, July 06, 2012
    Everything you need to know about basic dental care, from cavities, gum disease, and early childhood tooth decay to brushing, flossing, x-rays and dental examinations.
  • Dental Emergency - What You Need to Know When You Have a Dental Emergency Created: Thursday, July 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012
    Dental emergencies can be very frightening, and should be treated just link any medical emergency would be. Here, you will find detailed information on how to deal with various types of dental eme...
  • Recipes for a Healthier Smile Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012
    These great recipes will help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile when used in conjunction with a regular dental care routine. Use the key ingredients to create your own amazing meals.
  • Risks Associated with the Development of Oral Cancer Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
    What you need to know about the causes and risk factors for oral cancer and how it applies to you.
  • Salivary Gland Cancer Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
    What is salivary gland cancer? How dangerous is it, how common is it, and can it be prevented?
  • How To Treat Your Gum Disease Created: Friday, June 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
    What you need to know about managing symptoms and the treatments available for your gum disease.
  • Pain Relief From Dental Problems Created: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
    Find information on how to manage a toothache or broken tooth. Learn about the causes and treatments of common dental pain and discomfort and when you should see your dentist immediately if you ha...
  • Dental Assistants - The History of Dental Assistants Created: Monday, March 02, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, June 05, 2012
    Learn about the history of dental assisting and the American Dental Assistants Association; the oldest and largest association dedicated to the professional development of dental assisting.
  • Parent's Resource - Dental and Oral Health Care for Children Created: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Updated: Monday, June 04, 2012
    Your comprehensive resource for all things related to your child's oral health. From your baby's gums to braces to teens and gum disease, find it here.
  • Diabetic Gum Problems Created: Friday, June 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, June 01, 2012
    When dealing with diabetes, one critical area to know about is how it affects your oral health. Learn more about why you need to be concerned about your gums if you have Diabetes.
  • Why Does My Tooth Hurt? Causes and Symptoms of a Toothache Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, June 01, 2012
    A tooth can hurt for many different reasons and your symptoms can help determine what's wrong. These are the most common symptoms and causes of a toothache.
  • Pregnancy and Your Oral Health Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, June 01, 2012
    Here is exactly what you need to know about taking care of your teeth and gums while you are pregnant. Pregnancy can have an unpleasant impact on the health of your mouth, but there are things you...
  • Different Types of Dental Fillings Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
    Descriptions of the Most Common Dental Fillings.
  • Understanding the Dental Exam Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
    Find out what takes place during a dental exam and how to better understand the process of routine dental care.
  • Foods That Are Healthy For Your Teeth and Gums Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
    These key ingredients will help you keep your teeth and gums healthy and happy. They are readily accessible and can be used in many different recipes.
  • Why Do I Need a Crown? Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
    What You Need To Know About Crowns
  • Panorex - Definition of Panorex Created: Thursday, February 05, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
    The definition of panorex and how it is used in dentistry.
  • Oral Surgery - What Is Oral Surgery Created: Sunday, January 04, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
    Oral surgery is preformed regularly in dentistry. Learn about the most common forms of oral surgery.
  • Teeth Whitening Home Remedies - Do They Work? Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
    Trying to whiten your teeth naturally? Find out what works and what doesn't.
  • How to Brush - How to Brush Correctly Created: Saturday, January 03, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
    Use this simple step by step guide to brushing your teeth for healthy teeth and gums.
  • Root Canals - The Whole Truth Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
    A clear and concise breakdown of what a root canal is, why it's needed, and what the procedure involves.
  • Dental Sealants - Not Just For Children Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
    Dental sealants are just as effective for adults as they are for children and teenagers. What are sealants and why are they recommended by dentists?
  • Cracked Tooth Syndrome Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
    When your tooth has recurring pain or discomfort, you may have cracked tooth syndrome. What are some symptoms of cracked tooth syndrome and what do you do if you think you may have a tooth with th...
  • All About Dental X-rays Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Everything you need to know about dental x-rays, including how often you should get them, descriptions of the different types, what they are used for, and much more.
  • Gingival Overgrowth and Enlargement - What is Gingival Overgrowth and Enlargement Created: Monday, March 16, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Dilantin (Phenytoin) is a medication frequently used to treat seizure disorders and epilepsy. The side effects on the gum tissue from the use of phenytoin are examined along with common treatments..
  • Obesity and Teeth - How Obesity Affects Teeth Created: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Emerging research may have found a correlation between obesity and oral bacteria.
  • Smiles Change Lives Program Created: Thursday, October 08, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Profile of the Smiles Change Lives program.
  • Dental Association - State Dental Association Directory Created: Thursday, September 17, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    State-by-state dental association directory
  • Halloween Candy - Top Halloween Candy Tips for Healthy Teeth Created: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Learn how to keep your kids teeth healthy this Halloween.
  • HIV/AIDS - Oral HIV Test - OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV Test Created: Monday, October 19, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
    Q&A with Ron Ticho, Vice President - Corporate Communications, OraSure Technologies and Dr. Catrise L. Austin, D.D.S., VIP Smiles, about the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody test.

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