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Dental Forensics, Hardcore job of dentistry

Dental Forensics: Dentistry’s “Hardcore” Job

By: Kate Ranta on 12/30/14 15:08

You’ve probably watched “CSI” or “NCIS” or any of the other crime shows that are so popular on TV. When trying to solve a case, they’ll often call in a forensics expert to analyze ...

A Caregiver’s Guide to Dental Care for the Elderly

By: Kate Ranta on 11/25/14 9:00

Caring for the elderly is tough work—that’s an understatement. One important factor in their care that may fall by the wayside sometimes is dental care. However, poor dental ...

Tips for Oral Health during Chemotherapy

By: Kate Ranta on 11/24/14 16:14

Chemotherapy can be a lifeline. But that lifeline can also be accompanied by a host of unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms—some of which may create their own health issues.

The Smart Sugar Substitute with the Challenging Name: Xylitol

By: Kate Ranta on 11/14/14 16:13

Did you know there’s a sugar substitute that looks and tastes like the real thing? It’s a smart sugar substitute with a challenging name: Xylitol.

Stop biting my nails, bad habit, nail biting

Stop Your Nail Biting Habit with These 5 Tips!

By: Kate Ranta on 10/17/14 15:59

Are you a nail biter? Aside from ragged, bitten nails looking unattractive, nail biting can also affect your health. When you bite your nails, you transfer bacteria from your ...

Ugh I Chipped a Tooth—What Should I Do?

By: Kate Ranta on 10/14/14 16:43

You just ate dinner at your favorite restaurant and you grab one of those hard candy mints they always have by the door on your way out. All you wanted was to freshen your breath, ...

Millennials: Discount Dental Plans Just May do the Job

By: Kate Ranta on 10/3/14 7:30

You don’t have dental insurance. So, you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you fear the cost. What happens if you need a lot of work? Who wants to fork out the ...

Is it Time to Break Up with Your Dentist?

By: Kate Ranta on 9/29/14 14:00

Few people go to the dentist for fun, but there's no reason a dental visit has to be the nightmare-ish experience many people dread. If you've found that either physical or ...

Oral Health is Important for Your 4-Legged Friend Too!

By: Kate Ranta on 9/29/14 10:36

Veterinarians have known for years that dental care of pets is important to overall health but pet owners don't seem to have received the message. It is estimated that two-thirds ...

Retiring to Florida? Know your Dental Plan Options

By: Kate Ranta on 9/26/14 11:26

As a retiree, you have decided to make a big change by relocating to sunny Florida. Relocating at any point in life is stressful. There are so many details, lists and tasks to ...

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