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…

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…

If you missed last weeks review post, you can view it here: Dental Blogs: The Week in Review (September 7-11, 2009). Without further ado, here’s the weekly roundup of interesting blog posts from around the Dental Blog Community for the week of September 14-18, 2009…

Most of you know the Dental Product Shopper as a wonderfully helpful dental product review and information resource for the dental professional. What many of your probably don’t know, however, is that they also know how to run a kick-butt sweepstakes…

In the following parody, you’ll learn about a number of creative uses for the new Colgate Wisp. Who knew that watermelon sculpting could be so easy?

It’s time for the third installment of “Dental Blogs: The Week in Review.” If you missed last weeks post, you can view it here: Dental Blogs: The Week in Review (August 16-23, 2009). So, without further ado, here’s the weekly roundup of interesting blog posts from around the Dental Blog Community for the week of August 24-28, 2009…

If you enjoy podcasts(or you’re obsessed like me), then you’re sure to love these great free dental care podcasts I recently downloaded to my trusty iPod Nano…

Hey, I told you previously that I’m a sucker for good causes, and the fantastic dental charities that I’ve listed below are no exception. Sadly, the ironic thing about our poor economy is that more people are in need of these charities’ services than ever before, yet fewer people are in a position to ensure that these charities remain funded…

This week, we want to know if you currently have some form of dental care coverage?

In light of the current economic downturn and the healthcare reform bill nightmare that’s taking place in Washington, we think this question is quite prudent…

It’s time once again to run down the list of the top 10 dental-related posts I read last week. If you missed last weeks post, you can find it here: 10 Great Posts I Read This Week. That post was so popular that I’m going to continue to put together these weekly recaps until you tell me to stop.

So, without further ado…here’s this weeks list…

I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like there’s just not enough time to read through all of the e-mails, tweets, rss feeds that we receive. On the off chance that I do have time, I undoubtedly spend a great deal of it wading through less than worthy information…