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The Effect of Vegetarianism on Oral Health



Vegetarianism is such a big trend of the past decade, and indeed switching to vegetarianism is good for your heart and digestive system and it helped so many cancer patients revert to good health… but is vegetarianism having the same good effect on oral health?

Innovative Approach in Dental Education: the Hands-On Dental Health Learning Lab for Children

Dr Susan Maples is a reputed dentist from Holt, Michigan. Quite recently the staff at her dental office has created a science hands-on learning lab for children. Teach and tell learning seems to be quite outdated and not that effective when it comes to making children understand the importance of proper dental health. This is why the team has decided to take a different, radical approach and they have set up this science lab.

A Sugar Free Diet: Healthy Children, Healthy Teeth



Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar is an ingredient which is used to enrich a high percentage of baby foods, snacks and prepackaged foods available on the shelves. If you as a parent can promote healthy eating, and eliminate sucrose from the everyday diet of your little one, you will also promote healthy nutrition.

Free Physical and Dental Examinations for Children

The law clearly states that all kindergarten, preschool and middle-school children must go through physicals before the school starts in the fall. However, there are quite a few families out there who do not qualify even for Medicaid or who simply cannot afford to pay for these physicals. According to the executive director of the Third City Community Clinic, Susan Aguilar, someone has got to start helping these low income/ uninsured people.

Dental Problems and Childhood Obesity Directly Linked to Baby Bottle Use



Temple University recommends taking children off the baby bottle at the right time, in order to avoid the risk of childhood obesity and other health problems, such as dental health complications. The study has been funded by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program.

Proper Dental Health from the Inside Out



Most often, dental health is being assured by the work of the dentist: fillings, crowns, professional whitening, and of course by everyday regular home hygiene (brushing, flossing, etc.).

Teeth and Nutrition History of our Ancestors



Have you ever wondered what were our ancestors eating? Well, eating was quite a difficult task for our human ancestors at times. According to professor and chairman of anthropology Peter Ungar from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, our human ancestors did spend a much greater amount of time on eating, mainly because they had to deal with raw food which was of quite low quality, and very hard to chew on.

Obama Cares for Your Child’s Dental and Overall Health



The United States Department of Agriculture has the power to bring new standards and regulations regarding the food that is sold throughout the schools. Thanks to the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act brought by the Obama administration, those schools that respect the new standards are eligible for refunds.

Preoperative Dental Screening And Treatment May Help Avoid Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Although some orthopaedists screen patients for dental pathology before scheduling their TJA, little is known about the incidence of dental pathology among TJA patients.

Local Free Dental Care Events Help Underserved Children



More than 5,150 low-income Wisconsin children are expected to receive some $740,000 in donated dental care this Friday, Feb. 4, and during upcoming weeks, as part of the ninth annual Give Kids A Smile® children’s dental access day.

The Causes of Chronic Mouth Infections



There are many things that can cause a chronic mouth infection and the cause can range from a serious problem to something very minor. A chronic mouth infection may involve the tonsils, lips, cheeks, gums, and teeth.

Pediatric Research Determines That Tooth Decay in Infants are Linked to Malnutrition and Obesity

From this sample of infants it was determined that about 28% of those children had an obese body mass index and were overweight is 5% greater than the national average, and also indicated that these children exceeded the recommended calorie range of 1,200 by 7% for children of their age.

Free Dental Treatment for Adults and Kids is Offered

Free dental products valued at more than $163,000. Free dental treatment for pregnant. Free dental screenings and services. Company provides free dental and health services. Free dental clinic to meet state’s rule for kindergartners. Free dental work in Burton Saturday. Dentist to provide free dental treatment.

Free Dental Clinics Bring Services To Uninsured



Local doctors and dentists are offering their free dental services to people in the community who cannot pay for it. Dentists offer free dental work to children. It’s an effort to give check-ups to youngsters whose family has no dental insurance to hopefully prevent future problems. Free dental services for young people are being offered.

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Gum Disease

Fish oil has anti-inflammatory actions that may help prevent periodontal gum disease and improve dental health, found recent study published in the journal Nutrition.

5 Steps to Good Oral Health



Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies.

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.

10 Foods For Protecting Your Teeth And Gums

A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from in addition to regular brushing and flossing a daily diet that does not lack the essential vitamins and minerals that make vital contributions to a persona’s oral health. Many people overlook the importance of good nutrition in keeping their smile beautiful and their mouth healthy. Find out 10 foods for making your smile more healthy and beautiful

Main Principles of Children’s Dental Health

What is it? That is this disease? Teeth destruction. According to surgical statistics, it is the most widespread disease of the childhood. It meets five times more often, than the asthma, and seven times meets more, than a hay fever.

Tips for Healthy Eating

A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of diabetes and colon and rectal cancer. We recommends that you eat foods high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, beans and legumes are all good sources of dietary fiber.