Tag Archive | "Dentist"

Weekend Dental Links: Part I

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It's time for another installment of "cool dental links". The links are still "cool", but I'm going to change the name to "Weekend Dental Links" because, you guessed it, I'll be featuring them on the weekends. I'm only human, so I like to relax a bit on the weekends, and this should give you some reading material while you're hopefully relaxing on the weekends as well. So, without further ado...

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5 More Dental Blogs You Should Be Reading

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5 More Dental Blogs You Should Be Reading

Some of you may remember a post I wrote a while back titled "5 Fantastic Dental Blogs You Should Be Reading." With all of the great dental blogs out there these days, I think it's time to add to the list.

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Dentistry: Married With Children Style

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Dentistry: Married With Children Style

I don't know how many of you are fans of the 90's hit TV show, Married with Children, but I came across a funny clip the other day that I thought I would share with you. Be forewarned, if you're not familiar with the show, that it's far from politically-correct. So, if you're easily offended, you probably won't find it funny. Personally, I find it hilarious.

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How to Choose a Dentist

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How to Choose a Dentist

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.

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Can Fluoride Lower IQ?

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Can Fluoride Lower IQ?

Just when I thought fluoride's reputation couldn't possibly take another hit, it gets hit with what could be a knockout blow. What sent fluoride possibly down for the count was the discovery by a Canadian Toxocologist that fluoride may indeed lower a person's IQ! The Toxicologist, Dr. Vyvyan Howard was so convinced by the results of his study that he has joined the growing movement calling for an end to fluoride use in areas where it has been strategically introduced into the water supply.

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The Poor Have Fewer Teeth Study Says

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The Poor Have Fewer Teeth Study Says

A study recently conducted by the National Survey of Adult Oral Health in Australia confirms that personal wealth is a major factor in determining the health of teeth. You may be saying, "duh". But, until now there has been little more than empirical evidence to suggest such a relationship.

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Dentist Claims to Fill 52 Teeth in Two Hours

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Dentist Claims to Fill 52 Teeth in Two Hours

At least that's the claim made by Brooklyn dentist, Mohinder Mayell. The superhuman dentist even claimed to accomplish this feat in one dental visit - between 1 and 2 hours in fact....unfortunately, Mayell's story doesn't add up...

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Free Axis Dental Product Samples

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This week, the professional dental product samples are provided by Axis Dental. They're actually offering dental professionals some really cool, practical samples.

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Dental Patients Feel Pain In the Pocketbook

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Dental Patients Feel Pain In the Pocketbook

As if we aren't all feeling enough pain with the rising costs of what seems like everything, but especially gas and food, those crowns and fillings will now cost you more as well. Why have gold prices risen so much Why? Well, that has been debated by economists because it really transcends the law of supply and demand. The demand for gold...

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Watch the Bohemian Rhapsody Dental Parody Video

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Watch the Bohemian Rhapsody Dental Parody Video

Every Monday, I'll be posting a dental-related video to get the week started on the right foot. My goal is not to make us thing too hard by reading a long article. Hey, it's Monday! Anyway, the video topics will range from dental procedures to dental care tips, and even some funny clips to lighten the mood a little.

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Site of the Week: Dental Watch

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If you’ve been following the Dental Heroes blog for a while now, you’ve probably noticed my freestyle approach to topic selection. Up to this point, I’ve been writing about anything related to dental care that’s on my mind at the time - with little direction. To be honest, I hate that I haven’t been more organized with my article-writing.

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How to Care for Knocked-Out Teeth

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How to Care for Knocked-Out Teeth

With the Little League baseball season in full-swing, I thought it would be prudent to provide you with some tips for handling knocked out teeth - God forbid this should happen to your child. But, really these tips apply to anyone with freshly knocked-out teeth.

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5 Tips for Preventing Cavities

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5 Tips for Preventing Cavities

Nobody likes cavities. I mean, nobody. Yet, many people have them. The problem is not that they want them, they just don’t know how to properly prevent them. So, our friend, Tammy Davenport, over at About.com has put together a list comprised of her top 5 methods for preventing cavities.

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Is it Possible to Over-Brush Your Teeth?

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Brushing your teeth is an important part of keeping your mouth healthy, right? Well, it depends. It's generally accepted within the dental community that brushing 2-3 times each day is the optimal amount of toothbrushing for reducing plaque, keeping gums healthy, etc. However, more and more dentists across the United States and several other countries are noticing a disturbing trend appropriately known as "over-brushing".

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