General Dentistry

CNN Highlights ADA’s Information On Halloween Candy. CNN (10/26, LaMotte) includes candy in its list of “health hazards of Halloween,” noting the American Dental Association says to “be picky if it’s sticky.” The article explains that caramels, gummies, taffy, and...

Study Suggests Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Prevent Falls, Fractures For Most Patients. Endocrinology Advisor (10/19) reported on a study that found vitamin D supplementation offered no benefit in fall or fracture prevention or in bone mineral density. The study...

FROM THE ADA Toothy Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Halloween! Download 6 frightfully fun pumpkin carving stencils to bring Halloween fun to your home or office! From “Count Bicuspid” to “Frankentooth’s Molar,” these spooky characters are lurking in MouthHealthy’s...

Well and Good (9/24, McPhillips) considers the question of whether to floss before or after brushing teeth, featuring comments from Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett, an ADA spokesperson and a professor at UCLA, and Dr. Philippe Hujoel, a professor at the University of...

New Prebiotic And Probiotic Toothpastes Do Not Have ADA Seal Of Acceptance. Shape Magazine (9/21, Cherry) discussed new prebiotic and probiotic toothpastes, which are being marketed as products that can help keep “mouth bacteria balanced.” The article stated that...

Senate Passes Opioids Package. The ADA News (9/18, Garvin) reports that the Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Sept. 17 aimed at ending the nation’s opioid epidemic. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act authorizes additional funding for continuing...

Each Daily Serving Of Whole-Grain Foods May Be Associated With A Drop In The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests. HealthDay (9/10, Gordon) reports that “eating bread, pasta and cereal may actually help prevent type 2 diabetes, as long as those foods are made from...

Bad Breath May Stem From Dry Mouth, Dental Health Problems. Redbook (8/3, Lefave) stated that bad breath may stem from dry mouth, gum disease, or other oral health problems, according to Dr. Alice Boghosian, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association. The...