Pioneers of Women in Dentistry
MARCH IS WOMENโS HISTORY MONTH, so weโre celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in…
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Avoid These Canker Sore Triggers
CANKER SORES MIGHT be small, but they tend to mean days of distracting discomfort. They are…
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Training a Generation of Flossing Masters
NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why itโs important…
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Your Childโs Toothbrush
THESE DAYS, THERE are so many toothbrushes to choose from that itโs hard to find the right one for…
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The First Black Woman Dentist in the US
IDA GRAY WAS BORN in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when…
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Stress and Our Smiles
MENTAL HEALTH AND physical health are tied together in ways we donโt always expect. That even…
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Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
SUGAR GOES BY MANY NAMES and hides where weโd least expect it. Molasses and…
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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every…
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Dental Health: Men Vs. Women
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges…
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Your Periodontist Treatment for Receding Gums
GUM RECESSION IS A GRADUAL PROCESS that people don’t realize it’s happening until it’s already occurring. Lana K Anderson, your periodontist in Wichita, Kansas, has got you covered. What are receding gums? The recession of the gum line happens when the tissue surrounding the teeth wears away or is removed, exposing the crown of a…
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