During April, many dental associations partner with the Oral Cancer Foundation to raise awareness of oral and oropharyngeal (neck and throat) cancers. Currently, of those newly diagnosed, about half will be alive in 5 years. The good news is, if oral cancer is caught early, the long-term survival rate increases. When you go in for your regular dental check-up, your dental professional often completes an oral cancer screening for early detection. Did you know that you can also complete a...

Taking care of your teeth and mouth on a daily basis is the most important thing when it comes to maintaining your oral health, but don’t forget regular dental check-ups are also very important. What “regularly” means is different for all people, some need to go for maintenance every three months and for others an assessment every 18 months is sufficient. Going to your dentist or dental hygienist regularly will help ensure a preventive approach to your oral health care....

During the month of March there are specific days set aside for appreciation of your dental professionals. The first week is dental assistant appreciation week, the second week is dental hygienist appreciation week, and on March 6th it is dentist day. Each dental professional has a unique role in supporting excellent oral health. The dental assistant has many varied responsibilities from assisting the dentist during a variety of procedures, direct patient care, office management tasks and many more possibilities. The...

Can you believe it is already February? It is Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance was initiated by the American Dental Association (ADA). It is intended to bring together dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others. Parents and caregivers are often very busy, but oral health cannot be overlooked. Let us discover why baby teeth are important and how we can maintain...