Happy Birthday, America! Picnics, parades, family, and fireworks – these are just some of the staples of the 4th of July. But without America’s Founding Fathers there wouldn’t be an Independence Day to celebrate. While most Americans know that the United States’ birthday is celebrated on July 4th, did you know only that only two people […]
June 19, 2016 is Father’s Day It’s Time for Dads to Take Center Stage! Every year on the 3rd Sunday in June, we honor fathers. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, […]
June is National Men’s Health Month! Healthier Men Live Happier, Longer Lives. June is Men’s Health Month! Men’s Health Month is built on the pillars of Awareness, Prevention, Education, and Family. Men’s Health Month is credited with the increase in wellness activities for boys and men in all areas of the public and private […]
Hooray for Summer! Summer is our favorite time of the year! It is great for slowing down and relaxing with friends and family, school is out, camps and outdoor activities fill the calendar, and vacations are planned. But it is not the time to take a break from good oral health habits. Here are some useful tips to […]
Remember Those Who Served. All Gave Some… Some Gave All. Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. It signals for many longer days, BBQ, family time, and vacations. But what is the true meaning of this American holiday? Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, a day to honor the […]
How Much Do YOU Know about Cavities? What is Myth and What is Fact? Let’s be honest. Nobody wants to hear the words, “You have a cavity.” However, cavities (dental caries, tooth decay) remain the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults. A National Health and Nutrition Exam Survey conducted by the NIH […]
This Sunday We Stop to Say, “Thanks, Mom!” Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. The celebration of Mother’s Day […]
Happy Earth Day! Today is Earth Day. And on Earth Day, we are reminded of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the importance of being environmentally friendly, and decreasing our impact on the environment. But just how green is your dental hygiene routine? Here are 3 tips for making your dental hygiene activities a little […]
Oral Cancer is Not as Rare as You Think… Join Us in Raising Awareness. Do you know that approximately 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? And that of the people newly diagnosed, only about 60% will live longer than 5 years? When cancer is detected and treated early, […]
Today may be April Fools’ Day… but Facial Protection is No Joke! Research estimates that about 2% of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually will suffer a facial injury severe enough to require medical attention. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Policy on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries, sports […]