What Dentists Can Do to Prevent Opioid Abuse
The use and abuse of opioids have risen to epic levels. In 2016, there were more deaths resulting from opioid abuse than ever before. The American Dental Association has decided to take a firm stance to stop it’s spread by making education and prevention a top priority for a field that can use pain management […]
How to Prevent Tooth Decay with Proper Nutrition
Tooth decay is caused by consuming sugary foods and drinks. To prevent tooth decay, limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks, and brush your teeth after eating. Plaque is a bacteria found on the teeth that thrive on food sugars. Plaque uses sugar to produce acids that destroy the tooth’s enamel. Over time, the […]
American Dental Association’s Standard No. 136 Improves Consumer Safety of Tooth-Whitening Products
People are whitening their teeth now more than ever before, making it crucial that dentists be able to choose safe whitening products for patients. Luckily, the ADA has released a standard regulating the safety of these products. Standard No. 136 was developed over a period of years by many collaborators, and approved by the American […]
