Dental Health

Laser Gum Surgery
A new surgery allows doctors to fix gum disease issues with less pain and down time for the patient.
Green Dentist
One dentist is going green with his equipment and office.

Dental Implants: Bringing the Carefree Back Into Your Smile
Losing your teeth in an accident or losing them to tooth decay is no laughing matter. Many people with missing teeth are too embarrassed even to smile. But a relatively new procedure called dental implants can permanently repair your smile.
Dental Spa
A dental office is using relaxation techniques to get more patients to come in and take care of their teeth.

Hearty Gums
Researchers have discovered how people with poor dental hygiene have an increased risk for heart attack.
New Teeth Breakthrough
New technology allows dentists to make a digital outline of their patient's teeth as opposed to using those messy molds.

Dental Diagnosis
Dentists are taking the opportunity to perform simple tests that could detect much larger health problems than simple cavities!
Carnival Dentist
A new idea at the grocery store- get your children's teeth cleaned while you shop!

Gum Disease
Some studies may link cancer to gum disease.
Dental Clinic
A state of the art dental clinic was designed for low-income districts.

3D Dentistry
A new form of x-ray not only emits less radiation than a CAT scan- it also allows the dentist to have a full 360 degree view of the teeth and jaw.
Carnival Dentist
A new idea at the grocery store- get your children's teeth cleaned while you shop!

Tooth Grinding
Studies seem to show that children who grind their teeth at night perform poorly in school.
3D Dentistry
A new form of x-ray not only emits less radiation than a CAT scan- it also allows the dentist to have a full 360 degree view of the teeth and jaw.

FDA Mercury Fillings
The FDA is warning dental patients about the mercury content in fillings.
Painless Teeth Whitener
A new treatment that uses ultraviolet light can whiten a patient's teeth up to 10 shades.

Cavity Preventing Lollypops
UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi has developed a lollypop that prevents cavities.
Brushing Your Teeth the Right Way
Sure, most people brush their teeth regularly. But most people also brush their teeth too hard, too fast and for too short a period of time.

Flossing Your Teeth The Right Way
Flossing is important for a healthy mouth. But to get the most benefit without causing pain, you need to know how to do it the right way.
Fighting Back Against A Plaque Attack: Part 2
Since childhood you've learned that brushing and flossing should be part of your daily routine to prevent the buildup of plaque.

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