Dental Headlines & News
Kentucky's Teeth, Toll of Poverty and Neglect 99.6% fluoridated Kentucky is the state with the highest proportion of adults under 65 without teeth, where about half the population does not have dental insurance and has a drastic shortage of dentists in rural areas and oral hygiene habits that have been slow to change The American Dental Association objects to denturism, as the trade is called, because it says practitioners have not received proper training through dental school. Denturists are allowed to practice independently in Idaho, Maine, Montana, Oregon and Washington. In Arizona and Colorado, they can practice with at least limited supervision of a licensed dentist, according to the National Denturist Association. "The truth is that we see people dentists don't because those people are too poor," said Glen Anderson's brother, Eric Anderson, 36. "And there're a lot of these people around here."
Braces Over Forty : Not Just For Kids Anymore
Are you an older beauty-conscious adult? If so, you are not alone. More and more, people over forty (yes, we are called baby-boomers still) are deciding to do something about their crooked and not-so-perfect teeth!There are basically three types of braces older...
New business spotlight on Healthy Touch Day Spa (Williamsport Sun Gazette)
Stacey Pulizzi offers customers different services than other spas at her business Health Touch Day Spa. Eyebrow extensions are one of those different services and around mid-April she will be offering customers teeth-whitening.
Dental Care in Guatemala by A Caring Dentist
Dentist Hal Reed is a gracious dentist who cares. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has spearheaded a group of dentists into the depths of Guatemala for the underprivileged children there. In this poverty stricken country, Reed helps those in need. "Reed's mission is...
Extreme makeover, Santa-style (Standard-Examiner)
The question is -- should Santa be HOT? Or NOT?It started as just a little "friendly" diet advice.
Beauty : Care For Your Looks Starting Today!
It is said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. That probably explains why possessing beauty and being beautiful is one of the foremost preoccupations of human beings. Over the years, consumerism has transformed such preoccupations into frank obsession....
Men, Teeth Whitening and the Big Wedding Day Plan
In the UK (but you can bet it is everywhere), looking their best on the big wedding day is important to the man as much as the woman. More and more men are worrying about their matrimonial appearance with many taking drastic measures to look good, a survey...
Smoking is Bad For Your Teeth Plus Smoking and Bad Breath
Smoking Dangers RevealedTobacco intake is the single most preventable cause of premature death in today’s times. Tobacco or nicotine is the chemical that narrows our blood vessels thereby reducing the life giving air that we intake, which in turn forces us...
Health calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)
"Breathe with Ease into the New Year," healthcare exhibit with booths, demonstrations and entertainment; 12-3 p.m.; Dec. 29; Ala Moana Center Centerstage; free; 955-9517.
Racial, Economic Health Disparities In Dental Practice Quality of dental care is associated with one's race and economic status, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry.
Guardian One of the First Major Dental Insurers to Cover Cosmetic Teeth Whitening (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
If you're tired of the rituals involved in using over-the-counter teeth whitening products, and would prefer to receive professional dental treatments to achieve or maintain your movie star smile, then you'll be happy with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America's new dental plan enhancements.
Fluoridation is a huge mistake I am a dentist, and it is my opinion that the fluoridation of North County's water supply is a huge mistake that we will all come to regret in the future for the following reasons.
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