It turns out that Shakespeare was fairly accurate when he described King Richard III to be an anxiety-ridden English monarch in his 1591 play. After examining his teeth, researchers say that the last English king to die in battle, ground … Read more
20 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
According to researchers from the Centre for Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich, Ötzi the Neolithic mummy shows evidence of many modern oral diseases and dentition issues. Among those ailments, lead researcher Professor Frank Rühli explains, that Ötzi displays … Read more
37 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
Today it seems like people shuffle through hundreds of toothbrushes that line the market shelves, hoping that the latest and greatest model will deliver healthy smiles. With the evolution of toothbrushes, cleaning teeth and taking care of gums is simpler … Read more
69 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
Dental floss is considered a key element in proper oral hygiene. However, according to the ADA, only about 12 percent of Americans floss daily. The concept of flossing isn’t a new idea at all and it’s surprising that patients don’t … Read more
127 days ago by Denise Prichard 1
With recent headlines alluding to dental phobias being passed on to children by their parents, a new concept known as dog therapy aims to ease the nerves of anxious and fearful patients. Dentophobia, otherwise known as the fear of dentists, … Read more
154 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
As far as we have come in creating dental solutions that effectively treat and prevent various types of oral diseases, the mouthwash rinses our ancestors used to maintain a healthy smile were just as widely used as some of the … Read more
160 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
Did you know that oral hygiene was a top priority in society as early as 5000 BC? Even though the brands of toothpaste that we have today are the most effective in preventing oral disease, the concoctions up until now … Read more
184 days ago by Denise Prichard 1
We did it once before and now we’re back for more – busting myths! Since your patients have unlimited access to some of the most bogus dentistry myths around, it’s helpful to know which ones are the most popular in … Read more
195 days ago by Denise Prichard 0
Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms today with more than 500 million users. Commonly referred to as a “micro-blog,” Twitter allows anybody to tweet a brief message in 140 characters or less in the world of … Read more
202 days ago by Denise Prichard 1
According to a press release from the UCLA School of Dentistry, dentists may now be considered the “renaissance men” of the medical world. Along with a collaboration of institutes, Dr. David Wong and his team of scientific researchers at UCLA conducted … Read more
205 days ago by Denise Prichard 2
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