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Free Dental Clinics to Provide Care for Uninsured and Needy



California Dental Association Free Dental Events. Free Dental Services Offered by Lalor Creekside Dentistry. Free Dental Clinic in Sacramento.

Overcoming Dental Fear with Sedation Dentistry



Though it may sound ridiculous to hear a grown-up man or woman strongly express distaste and revulsion when they hear the word dentist, this fear for the tooth doctor as a matter of fact is something that should not be taken so lightly. Dental phobia, also known as odontophobia, is a very real mental and behavioral problem that needs to be properly addressed.

Free Dental Treatment and Screenings Offered By Volunteer Dentists



First United Church and UBC Partner to Provide Free Dental Care in the Downtown Eastside. Free Dental Care. Boulder County Comfort Dental offices offer free care Christmas Eve. Free dental screening available in Kalispell. Free smiles on the menu.

The Early Diagnosis of Tooth Decay is the Key to Good Dental Health

The prevention of cavities remains a primary goal for the dental profession. A recent study that was published in the Value in Health highlights the disparity between the normal practice of a dental clinic and the model of care that is based on evidence in terms of prevention intervention and diagnosis.

Are Dentists Unnecessarily Drilling Your Teeth?

In spite of research for more than 30 years that implies the opposite, dentists continue to drill and fill tooth surfaces that may have the ability to heal which leads to costly dental treatment.

Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Injuries in Children



A dental injury is any injury to any part of the mouth including the jawbones, tongue, gums, lips or teeth. Hot liquids, hard foods, physical fights, car/bicycle accidents and sports mishaps are all potential causes of dental injury. Trauma to both the permanent and baby teeth and the structures that support them are the most common dental problems that are seen in children.

Diabetes May Be Reduced by the Gum Disease Treatment



A new study has found that the treatment of serious disease of the gums in people who suffer from diabetes helps to reduce their blood sugar levels.

New Health Reform Law Provides Millions of American Children with Access to Dental Care



The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) today applauded the historic dental health care provisions that were recently enacted as part of the health care reform legislation signed into law by President Obama. The provisions contained in the legislation represent an unprecedented investment in the oral health of all Americans, especially children.

Free Dental Clinics to Provide Care For Low-Income and Uninsured



Volunteer teamed up for the largest free adult clinic in state history to treat those who can’t afford dental care. The Columbia Center for dentistry held a free clinic for children in need of dental care. Thousands of people showed up to get free dental care Friday and Saturday as the Connecticut Mission of Mercy offered a two-day free dental clinic in the city.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure



There remains a great deal of controversy regarding extraction of wisdom teeth. It is generally suggested that teeth that remain completely buried or un-erupted in a normal position are unlikely to cause harm. However, if these impacted teeth are in an abnormal position, then their chances of harming are more.

Dentists to Provide Free Dental Work for Kids

Hundreds of children spent time on Friday in the chair saying “ahh” as local dentists, hygienists and students tried to take a bite out of a growing problem of not enough tooth and gum care for many young people. Friday was the 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day from the American Dental Association. Free dental care was provided for more than 320,000 uninsured children between the ages of 3 and 12 nation wide.

Things You Should Know About Dental Assistant Exam

Dental assistants are a crucial cog in the dental health fraternity. A typical dental assistant prepares and comforts patients for treatment, assists the dentist by handing materials and instruments, sterilizes and disinfects dental equipment, removes excessive fillings, sutures, handles radiography, analyzes dental x-rays, or takes mouth impressions and makes teeth casts and temporary crowns.