Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It’s a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, and now, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General [ Read More ]
Your dentist is your oral health partner and selecting the right one for you is an important decision. With many options to consider, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) assists you in making an informed choice for a dental practitioner. “You want a dentist with good rapport, who is empathetic and listens to your concerns,” said [ Read More ]
During Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, James Bramson, D.D.S., chief dental officer for United Concordia Dental, wants to emphasize the role good oral health may play in good colon health. “A recent study of 35,000 people in England revealed that the bacteria responsible for gum disease could be a ‘pre-curser’ for the development of [ Read More ]
With the economy slow to recover, Americans continue to cut costs and conserve money. The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) reminds the public that good oral health is vital to overall health, and urges people of all ages to not neglect their oral health care. It is understandable that families are trying to be frugal with [ Read More ]
Oral health and maintenance of the same is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. Prevention and correction of dental problems on time is essential to stem the damage to one of the most important organs of the human body. Many people do not realize the importance of maintaining their oral health. Most Americans [ Read More ]
Children’s Dental Care Begins at Birth For many parents, thoughts of their children’s dental health often comes long after the first baby teeth appear. Yet a lifetime of good oral health habits begins even with toothless infants, says Dr. Louis Amendola, D.D.S., Chief Dental Director at Western Dental Services, Inc. Though dental professionals have long [ Read More ]