March is National Nutrition Month. According to Sharon Faust, assistant professor of clinical dentistry at the USC School of Dentistry, most foods tha...
Results tagged “Dental-Health”
A. Yes. Dental irrigation jets can play a big part in the fight against harmful oral biofilms, according to a recent study conducted by the USC School...
About
80 million American adults—approximately one in three—have one or more
forms of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart
Associa...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Here, experts from The USC School of Dentistry talk about a segment of the population at an increased ...
A. "A safer treat would be something like plain chocolate, which isn't too gooey or sticky, isn't too hard and can be easily cleaned away with brushi...
USC Dentistry expert explains the importance of oral care and how the mouth offers insight to the health of your whole body.
September 15, 2008
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Check-ups and good oral health habits help children have a healthy learning experience. Here, USC experts help you and your kids prepare for the upco...
Advances in aesthetic dentistry are beginning to put an emphasis on a natural looking smile. Here, USC experts leading the way in this growing trend e...
A. Yes, sugar exposure leads to decay after oral bacteria utilize the sugars to produce acid, according to Diane Melrose, chair of the Dental Hygiene ...
The next time your teeth or gums are giving you trouble, make sure to pay a visit to your dentist, as oral health problems can be indicators of genera...
November is American Diabetes Month. Those with diabetes have special concerns when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. But with a few ...
Halloween is just around the corner. Learn how you can prevent tooth decay and still enjoy some sweet treats this holiday.?
by Brenda Contreras
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I just found out I'm pregnant. Is there anything special I should be doing in regard to dental care?
A. Now is the time to think about your unborn child and how your actions and food choices can affect your baby's smile, says Jennifer Holtzman, D.D.S....
Whether weekend warrior, fitness fanatic or serious athlete, a well-fitted mouthguard should be standard equipment. Here, a USC School of Dentistry ex...
A. According to Dr. Richard Udin, D.D.S., program director of pediatric dentistry at the USC School of Dentistry, a large percentage of infants will e...
Whether manual or "sonic," a toothbrush should be changed when the bristles are frayed, bent or worn, according to Marjorie Domingo, D.D.S., assistant...
A: It's possible, since gums usually bleed because they are infected with gingivitis, says Jennifer Holtzman, D.D.S., M.P.H., assistant professor at U...
Oral Cancer Awareness Week begins April 16. Even though the disease has maintained a low public profile, the American Cancer Society estimates that mo...
A: Probably not, notes Stephen D. Goodman, Ph.D., associate professor at the USC School of Dentistry and a tooth decay researcher. While some say the ...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and USC School of Dentistry pediatric dentist Julie Jenks, D.D.S., M.P.H., marks the occasi...