Friday, July 30, 2010

Mission of Mercy - Wise County Fairgrounds, VA

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I spent last weekend at the Mission of Mercy (MoM) in Wise, Virginia. You’ve probably seen news reports of MoM events – they are held in jus...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Bringing Oral Health Awareness to Capitol Hill

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Many people think the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Reform Bill) is only about reforming insurance to expand access to ...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Chipped, Broken and Bruised Teeth

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I hear stories all of the time about people who have accidentally chipped or broken teeth while playing sports, horsing around with friends,...
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Injuries to Permanent Teeth

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Last week, a friend’s child had a bike accident and a permanent front tooth was knocked out. Times like this call for cool and calm th...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Stay Cool and Hydrated

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School is out! The hot weather has arrived and with it, the risk of heat-related dehydration. In the heat, our bodies tend to lose more wate...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Mouth piercings: Let a healthy smile make the fashion statement

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Tongue piercings, lip piercings, cheek piercings – they all seem to be a part of an innocent teenage fad of fashion and self expression. But...
Monday, June 14, 2010

Men’s Health and Wellness: Oral Health

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Good oral hygiene and regular dentist visits are important for everyone, but studies and surveys show that men are less likely than women to...