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Free Dental Services Provided By ‘Give Kids a Smile’ Volunteers

As part of the National Children’s Dental Health Month events, kids will receive free dental health screenings and fluoride treatments. This is a one-day event where dentists and dental staff volunteer their time to provide free dental treatment to children.

Research Finds First Oral Bacteria Linking a Mother and Her Stillborn Baby

Researchers from the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, reports the first documented link between a mother, 35, with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus.

Does Kissing Affect Oral Health?

Research into passionate kissing has uncovered many valuable health benefits. Healthier mouth, saliva contains substances that fight bacteria, viruses and fungi. But Kissing may also transmit a small number of disease-causing bacteria and viruses through the oral cavity. Bacteria and viruses in the saliva or blood of one person can be spread to another person by kissing. Some diseases are more easily spread through kissing than others.

National Children’s Dental Health Month Event for Women, Too

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine to host children’s program at local women’s shelter.

5 Steps to Good Oral Health

Good oral health is not only important to our appearance but also to our overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies. Untreated cavities can also be painful and lead to serious infections.

The Truth About Halitosis, Bad Breath

All of us have experienced bad breath at some point. However, suffering from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can be embarrassing and affect your self-esteem and relationships with family, friends and coworkers. The good news — bad breath is often preventable and easily treated

Dentists Offer Free Dental Screenings

Free dental clinic. Free dental screening camp from Dr Smilez New Healthy Smiles Tour

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Family dentistry is often associated with the general dentistry. This rather wide field of activities connected with teeth and their treatment has its own main goals to achieve. Some of them are to permanently maintain a good oral health of a specific number of patients and to provide them with the first and necessary help. However, some additional procedures might be also included, such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers attaching.

International Dentists to Offer Free Dental Services

Giving free dental care. St. Mary’s ‘Fun Night’ focuses on dental health. Dental health goes hi-tech.

Free Dental and Medical Clinics Watch

Fayette’s free medical clinic needs more help, volunteers. Good dental care really does matter for kids. What Your Body Is Telling You. Free dental clinic set for June 26-27 in La Crosse; 1,200 patients expected. Operation Lone Star brings free health, dental care.

Best Bad Breath Mouthwash, Will It Cure Halitosis?

Today, thanks to good oral health habits, including an alcohol-free mouthwash, people conquered problem of bad breath or halitosis… for a while. But can bad breath mouthwash cure halitosis?

Researchers Found Good Oral Health Help Preserve Memory.

Keeping your teeth brushed and flossed can cut down on gum disease, drastically reducing risk of heart attack and stroke, dentists have warned for years. Now researchers at West Virginia University have found a clean mouth may also help preserve memory.

GOT MILK? Sponsors a Photo Contest to Celebrate National Dairy & Smile Month

According to a 2006 report by the Dental Health Foundation, by the time children are in kindergarten, more than 50 percent already have had tooth decay. When these youngsters reach third grade, that number increases to 70 percent.

Sufferers from Rheumatoid Arthritis May Ease Pain with Dental Care

According to a study appeared in the Journal of Periodontology, people can diminish any pain connected with the severe rheumatoid arthritis just by taking care of their dental health. It is possible to have less arthritic pain and not to suffer from swollen joints when treating gums in the right way.

Green Tea May Help Keep Gums Healthy

A cup of green tea per day may help keep gum disease at bay, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among middle-aged Japanese, the odds of having gum disease declined as the men’s intake of green tea rose.

Preventing and Stopping Tooth Loss

The condition of your teeth affects more than just your mouth. Poor oral health can lead to tooth loss and poor overall health for many reasons. For one, an unhealthy mouth makes proper, healthy eating difficult. Poor eating habits affect weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Many diseases are also linked to poor oral health, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Bad teeth can also sap your self confidence and cause you to isolate yourself socially.

Dental Health Month: A key to overall health

TO encourage awareness of the importance of good oral health, Dental Health Month is observed in February each year. The event pays tribute to the many Filipino men and women who continue to reach out to those who do not have dental access and ensure for Filipinos a quality of health care equal to that of their foreign counterparts.