The Dental Blog of Bradley Olson DDS

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Just for Fun

by Bradley Olson | Oct 17, 2018

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...

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Just Do It!

by Bradley Olson | Oct 1, 2018

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...

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We can help you with Invisalign

by Bradley Olson | Sep 27, 2018

Bloomberg News (9/20, Wolf) reported on companies that provide direct-to-consumer products intended to straighten teeth without a visit to the orthodontist’s office. The article reported that “a growing number of orthodontists,” however, are “warning consumers about...

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Toothpaste update

by Bradley Olson | Sep 25, 2018

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...

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Opioid Crisis

by Bradley Olson | Sep 19, 2018

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...

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Healthy Diet Tip

by Bradley Olson | Sep 12, 2018

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...

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Smile prevails in facial esthetics.

by Bradley Olson | Aug 27, 2018

The August Journal of the American Dental Association had an article by Virna Patusco, et al that looked at facial esthetics realtive to overall attractiveness. Here is the abstract: Abstract Background The aim of this study was to assess whether scores assigned to...

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Dry Mouth

by Bradley Olson | Aug 6, 2018

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...