http://www.agd.org Latest Oral Health Resources en-us Copyright 1996-2015 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 9 Jan 2015 12:42:42 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it’s especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), consuming chees... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=315&Topic=N&ArtID=11254#body Wed, 9 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CST Your kids may be ready to indulge in sweet treats this Halloween, but don’t let the holiday turn into an oral health nightmare. To keep your children’s smiles safe from creepy cavities this season and all year-round, consider these tips from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).   Don’t Get Stuck “Sticky, chewy candies are cavity-causing culprits,” says AGD spokesp... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=316&Topic=N&ArtID=11252#body Wed, 9 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CST Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it’s especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), consuming chees... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=316&Topic=N&ArtID=11255#body Wed, 9 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CST Your kids may be ready to indulge in sweet treats this Halloween, but don’t let the holiday turn into an oral health nightmare. To keep your children’s smiles safe from creepy cavities this season and all year-round, consider these tips from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).   Don’t Get Stuck “Sticky, chewy candies are cavity-causing culprits,” says AGD spokesp... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=296&Topic=C&ArtID=11251#body Wed, 9 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CST Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children’s trick-or-treat bags this fall.   “Of course, dentists do not advocate that children eat large ... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=296&Topic=C&ArtID=11070#body Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Steven A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, offers advice on how to keep your smile healthy and pretty by avoiding these five bad oral health habits.   1. Not flossing Brushing your teeth twice a day is important, but many patients don’t realize that flossing at least once a day is just as critical to achieving—and maintaining—a healthy smile. Floss... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=184&Topic=H&ArtID=11069#body Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in the journal Cancer, the American Cancer Society published an article entitled “Dental X-Rays and Risk of Meningioma,” which summarized a study that sought to develop a correlation between dental radiographs and brain cancer.   According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated ... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=342&Topic=X&ArtID=10870#body Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST General dentists are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages. They can treat you and your entire family and care for your overall oral health. This is crucial to your total health. Your general dentist takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and overall coordination of services to meet your oral health needs. If you need a specialized dental procedure performed, yo... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=779&Topic=G&ArtID=10871#body Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=312&Topic=M&ArtID=10688#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=315&Topic=N&ArtID=10689#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=316&Topic=N&ArtID=10690#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=529&Topic=T&ArtID=10693#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=296&Topic=C&ArtID=10687#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and more than 8,000 deaths occur annually. The five-year survival rate for oral cancers is roughly 50 percent.   The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recommends that patients receive a dental exam from a general dentist e... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=317&Topic=C&ArtID=10694#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=331&Topic=S&ArtID=10691#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of th... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=333&Topic=T&ArtID=10692#body Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 CST 'Tis the season for giving, but remember to give yourself the most important gift of all this holiday season: a healthy smile! Maintaining good oral hygiene during the holiday season is more important than ever, advises the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).   “Holiday get-togethers tend to lead people to consume sugary treats and drink alcoholic bever... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=315&Topic=N&ArtID=10265#body Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry(AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year.   “Too many sweets can cause a spooky mouth,” says Dr. Flanagan. “People have the tendency to graze on the sugary tre... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=295&Topic=C&ArtID=10015#body Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year.   “Too many sweets can cause a spooky mouth,” says Dr. Flanagan. “People have the tendency to graze on the sugary... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=315&Topic=N&ArtID=10018#body Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year.   “Too many sweets can cause a spooky mouth,” says Dr. Flanagan. “People have the tendency to graze on the sugary... http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/?IssID=316&Topic=N&ArtID=10017#body Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST