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Oral Health Education Fund Attracts Excellent Response

The British Dental Health Foundation has received an excellent response from oral health education teams across the UK keen to access a new charitable fund established to boost their work, especially in disadvantaged communities.

Challenges Facing the American Dental System – Are They Solvable?



Oral health has long been the subject of debate. Many believe, and studies have proven, that effective oral care is essential to overall general health and well-being. Unfortunately, there are currently millions of Americans who simply do not have access to affordable dental health services

Top 10 Strange Requests Dentists Received from Patients



Dentists are the experts when it comes to oral care, but sometimes patients have special requests for their smiles. Prosthetic fangs, gold “grills”, tooth tattoos – these might sound crazy to you, but wait until you hear some other requests.

Canadian Dental Hygienists Offer Free Dental Care “Gift from the Heart”



For the third consecutive year registered dental hygienists all across Ontario, Canada will be giving a different type of gift this Valentine’s weekend – free dental care.

Free Dental Clinics to Offer Services to Needy

Free dental check-ups begin in Begusarai. Free Dental Clinics. Local dentist, team of volunteers bring free dentistry to village in Guatemala. Second graders in Wisconsin get a reason to smile. Santa makes early visit to local children.

Halitosis: Bad Breath Treatment



Unless you get enjoyment out of repulsing your best friend or having someone’s expression fade away, there is nothing funny about bad breath. We have all had it from time to time from either from being ill or from something we ate.

How Dental Care Will Be Changed by Healthcare Reform



Health reform will offer major changes in the arena of dental care; the bill that has been offered by the United States Congress for healthcare reform will have a lasting effect on the field of dentistry and the type of dental care that people receive.

Seniors Oral Care, Health and Dental Insurance



Seniors face a lot of dental health issues that can be easily remedied with the appropriate seniors dental care. Poor dental health care in seniors can result in issues like gingivitis, halitosis, periodontal disease, broken teeth, tooth bone loss, and teeth can become stained and yellow too.

57% Of Canadians Want Bright Smile, But Only 4% Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene



Unbelievably, despite the fact that a healthy looking smile is highly desired, a recent survey indicates that a mere four percent of Canadians actually engage in regular, proper oral hygiene practices.

Dental Health Contest for Bloggers. Everybody Wins!

Dental Health is Important contest for bloggers. Everybody wins!  Did you know that your dental health is strongly linked to many other health conditions beyond your mouth. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. Sometimes the first sign of a disease shows up in your mouth. [...]

Oral Health America to Hold Dental-Themed Charity Art Auction

The Oral Health America (OHA) Gala always raises funds that support oral health care programs across the country, but this year’s Gala will offer attendees a unique opportunity to fund programs in their own communities. Attendees will bid on 16 dental-themed artworks, created by children in China and donated by DNTLworks Equipment Corporation.

Free Smiles and Dental Work Offered in February 2009

Give Kids a Smile. “Dentistry from the Heart” Spreads Free Smiles. The Basics of Dealing With Dental Emergencies. Dentist looking for the dirtiest mouth in America. Free dental work marathon. Free dental clinic for kids. Free Dental Work to Underserved Ohio Children.

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.

Restoring a Perfect Smile with Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

Dentistry has evolved in every term that it can bring back a smile, with any kind of treatment necessary depending on the conditions. Two major branches of dentistry that can help you get back the smile, and make you look better are Cosmetic dentistry and Restorative dentistry.

Survey Shows Americans are Unprepared for Dental Emergencies

Although 72 percent of Americans have fillings, caps or crowns and one in six had a dental emergency during the past 12 months, most are not prepared to deal with a dental emergency, according to a recent survey.

Free Dental Clinics for Kids and Adults

400 expected at NC church’s free dental clinic. Siouxland Dental Health Offers Free Dental Care. Is UNLV doing low cost dental work locally? Hundreds line up at free dental clinic. We Care Society conducts free dental camp.

Hundreds Thousands Californians Seek Cheap Dental Care in Mexico

According to the Medical Care journal nearly 1 million Californians, about 952,000 adults, if to be more precise, cross the Mexican border to get the necessary medical care and most of them for dental tourism. Considering that about 488,000 of these people were Mexican immigrants, it’s interesting to know what is really happening there and what the reason is.

Free Dental Work for Children and Adults

Free dental clinic offered in Springdale next week. Students in Garfield County School District 16 area take advantage of county program. Organization To Provide Free Dental Clinic.

How Best Toothbrush Should Look Like

It’s difficult to imagine our life, these days, without a toothbrush. This small thing became a part of our every day life and its purpose is to make this life better. But how do we know that the right toothbrush is used? Most of us buy it automatically, trusting the way they look like. This article will help everyone to make the right choice in choosing a good toothbrush.

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.