August

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9 Dental-Related Fun Facts

INDEED… DENTISTRY IS SERIOUS business. But that doesn’t mean we have to take ourselves TOO seriously all the time, right? 9 Dental-Related Fun Facts A typical elephant’s molar weighs nearly nine pounds. In 1994, a West Virginia prison inmate braided dental floss into a rope to escape! The first toothbrush with animal hair bristles was […]

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4 Helpful Tips For Tooth Sensitivity

A SIP OF COFFEE, A SPOONFUL OF ICE CREAM… you never thought that these simple pleasures could cause pain! But when you have sensitive teeth, your favorite foods and beverages can turn against you. Even sour foods and cold weather can drive you crazy! Sensitive teeth are a common problem. Here are four great tips […]

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4 Helpful Tips For Tooth Sensitivity

A SIP OF COFFEE, A SPOONFUL OF ICE CREAM… you never thought that these simple pleasures could cause pain! But when you have sensitive teeth, your favorite foods and beverages can turn against you. Even sour foods and cold weather can drive you crazy! Sensitive teeth are a common problem. Here are four great tips […]

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The Best Book I’ve Read Over The Past Year

SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE TECHNOLOGY—as awesome and as helpful as it is—crowds out some of the best things in life… Like reading a great book! Do You Have Any Book Recommendations? Mindy: “I have not had any time to sit and read a good book but would love to know what is a great recommendation” […]

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4 Ways To Avoid Cracking A Tooth

THE HEALTHY ENAMEL THAT COVERS YOUR TEETH is the hardest substance in your body… It’s even harder than your bones! That’s great news when you consider the amount of pressure our jaw muscles exert on our teeth. However, your teeth can still be cracked and chipped. Here are four “don’ts” for avoiding a cracked tooth. […]

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Our Tribute To Some Of The First Women In Dentistry

TODAY THERE ARE AS MANY WOMEN AS THERE ARE MEN in dental schools. But 150 years ago it was very different. We admire and honor those women who paved the way. Unofficially, Women In Dentistry Go Back A Long Way Although a dental education wasn’t available to women until fairly recently, women have been practicing […]

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