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Study: Tooth Color Plays A Role In How People Are Perceived

DrBicuspid (9/21, Pablos) reports, “In a recent study on tooth color, participants ranked models with white teeth as more popular, friendly, intelligent, and confident,”…

DentistryIQ: “Over The Counter: Is Chewing Gum Good For Your Teeth”

In a video on DentistryIQ (9/20), Dr. David Rice, chief editor of DentistryIQ, discussed how chewing sugar-free gum can be good for teeth. He said that…

Dislike Of Vegetables May Stem From Children’s Saliva, Researchers Say

DrBicuspid (9/22) reported new research suggests that “children’s dislike of raw cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, may be connected to the salivary…

Regular Dental Visits Can Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection

In a consumer-focused article, HealthDay (9/6, Montgomery) reports that “approximately 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer annually, and nearly 60 percent will be alive…

Dentists Caution Against TikTok Dental Trends

Newsweek (9/3, Fowler) reported that a TikTok hack suggests “viewers mix equal parts toothpaste and mouthwash in a bowl before decanting it into a soap…

Denture Care Necessary For Good Health

Writing for American Nurse (8/9), Malissa Mulkey, a clinical nurse specialist at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, says, “Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures…

WHO Report Warns Of Tobacco Addiction Among Children, Calls For Greater Regulation Of Smoke-Free Devices

Reuters (7/27, Nebehay) reports, “The tobacco industry’s sleek marketing is attracting youngsters to e-cigarettes which can lead to tobacco addiction, despite claims by some executives…

Denture Care Necessary For Good Health

Writing for American Nurse (8/9), Malissa Mulkey, a clinical nurse specialist at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, says, “Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures…

Oral Health Professionals Warn Against TikTok “Dental Hacks”

Orthodontic Products (8/5, Johnson) said “the rise of the social media platform TikTok during the past year has led to an increase in do-it-yourself…