Yep, it happened to us the first time or two we started using an electric toothbrush. Flying spittle, dirty mirror, shirt stains, and sink splattered in blue was the way we learned how NOT to use an electric toothbrush. It went a little like this: It never fails; you started your day with toothpaste on […]
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Recipe: Rosemary Lemon-Baked Salmon with Mint Yogurt Sauce | Oral and Overall Health Benefits
Salmon is one of our favorite meals because there are so many health benefits. Dress it up with rosemary, lemon, and a mint yogurt sauce to pack an even healthier punch! Plus, check out the benefits of eating salmon, rosemary, mint, and yogurt. Oral and Overall Health Benefits of Eating Salmon Salmon is an excellent […]
Oral Health of Older Adults [INFOGRAPHIC]
In the past, losing teeth was just part of getting old. With modern advances in oral health, we now have more power to keep our natural teeth longer than ever before. Tooth loss has declined in recent decades, but some factors still cause tooth loss to affect older adults. Demographics like income level, education, and […]
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Tooth Loss in Adulthood and How to Avoid It
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Oral Health of Older Adults [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Delta Dental of South Dakota Trains Health Care Providers to Fight Childhood Tooth Decay through Partners for Prevention
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DDSD Foundation Grants Support Growing Demand for Dental Assistants
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