Pioneers of Women in Dentistry
March is women’s history month so we’re celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in North America.
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Avoid These Canker Sore Triggers
Canker sores might be small, but they tend to mean days of distracting discomfort.
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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.
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Your Child’s Toothbrush
These days, there are so many toothbrushes to choose from that it’s hard to find the right one for ourselves, let alone our kids.
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The First Black Woman Dentist in the US
Ida Gray was born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867.
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Stress and Our Smiles
Mental health and physical health are tied together in ways we don’t always expect.
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Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
Sugar goes by many names and hides where we’d least expect it.
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Wait, Radioactive Toothpaste Was a Thing?
Radiation and the harm it can do to humans wasn’t well understood in the early years after it was discovered.
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The Fascinating History of Fluoride
The one ingredient a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance is fluoride.