There’s Hope for Floss Haters

It’s no secret many people hate flossing with a passion. In fact, it’s so disliked in the United States that studies have been done to determine just how much we hate flossing. A national survey from the American Academy of Periodontology found that one-third of Americans would rather do unpleasant activities like cleaning house than […]

This Common Symptom Could Be a Sign of Bullying

Childhood bullying has been a serious topic making headlines in the last few years. It has been linked to serious negative outcomes in adulthood and even childhood suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Education define bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived power imbalance and repetition of behaviors or high […]

What’s the Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy These Days?

It’s a parenting moment that often catches moms and dads off-guard: How do you decide how much the tooth fairy should leave behind the first time a child loses a tooth? Many parents first think back to their childhood and start there. However, it’s common to find that you and your spouse or you and […]

New Dental Material Effective at Reducing Plaque Buildup

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a new dental material that kills bacteria and is capable of resisting biofilm growth. Their study was recently published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. Biofilms are communities of bacteria that form and stick to surfaces, especially wet ones, said Dr. John Pappas, DDS, of […]