History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions

MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these...

Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!

WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious...

Nutrition for Building Healthy Smiles

HOPEFULLY WE ALL know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile...

Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable

MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were...

Dental Careers and Specialties

THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an...

Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia

THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re...

Make a Plan for the First Loose Tooth!

LOSING BABY TEETH is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but it can still be a scary new experience...

Baby Teeth Traditions of the World

AS DENTAL HEALTH professionals, our favorite figure in the magic of childhood has to be the Tooth Fairy. We all...

What Triggers a Canker Sore?

A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean...

3 Incredible Women in Dental History

THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry...