Dentists always play second fiddle to doctors when it comes to pop culture references.

There is no dental equivalent of television shows like ER or Scrubs but dentists still find their way into pop culture…

As dental professionals we’ve known for some time that there is an ‘oral-systemic’ connection. Unless we’ve graduated in the last 10 years, we weren’t taught about it in school and, sadly, often know little more than our patients…

The link between diabetes and oral health is clearer than ever. In fact, it is generally accepted that diabetes sufferers are prone to tooth decay, periodontal disease, xerostomia and salivary gland dysfunction and infection. However, more research exposing this link is required, and dental professionals need to learn how to properly educate their diabetic patients about their unique oral care needs…

For every well-conceived product out in the market, there are hundreds that make you shake your head in disbelief. I thought it would be fun to collect some dental products that shouldn’t have ever seen the light of day. However, most of them did. See what I mean below…

We all know about the many foods that are bad for our teeth, but you may not be aware that there are actually several foods that keep your teeth healthy. Eating foods that are high in sugar or carbohydrates can produce nasty..

A recent study conducted by the nation’s leading dental benefits provider, Delta Dental Plans Association, found that most American children don’t see their family dentist until they’re well over 2 years old, far later than recommended by most dental professionals…

Do your teeth make you self-conscious? Do you avoid conversations with others because you’re embarrassed to smile? 1-800-Dentist wants to help. The popular dentist-matching service recently launched the My Smile Bites! $30,000 Smile Makeover Contest. One lucky winner will receive a winning smile that they can’t help but show off…

You may remember that the first part of this series was written back in May, and appropriately titled, “How to find a dentist“. In that post, I referenced the guidelines and recommendations for finding a dentist as recommended by the American Dental Association(ADA). That post focused on the signs you should be looking for prior to visiting a dentist. In this post, I’ll reference tips provided by the guys over at Quack Watch for evaluating your dentist – to ensure that you have found a good one.

A recent discovery by Japanese scientists could reshape the embryonic stem cell debate. The scientists claim that “wisdom teeth could be a suitable alternative to human embryos as a source for therapeutic stem cells.”

Stems cells are important because some studies support their ability to fight numerous life-threatening diseases. In recent years, the proposed usage of embryonic stem cells has caused heated debates between pro-life and pro-choice groups. However, this recent finding could have big implications in the future, and perhaps quiet the embryonic stem cell debate…

Of course it’s not. I could end this post on that note, but I found a great video illustrating my point. This video is not for the squeamish, so let that be a warning. For the rest of you, have a look, and see how a growing number of people the world over are dealing with increasing dental care costs and loss of insurance coverage…

Ughhh…What’s that smell? Well, its halitosis. That’s right – bad breath. It’s all around us, and just never seems to go away. Why? Well, most people don’t know they have a problem with halitosis unless they’re alerted by others. Even then, the problem is likely not to go away…