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Are you drinking too much tea?
July 23, 2010"Tea contains more fluoride than once thought." Black tea, a Southern staple and the world's most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for the heaviest tea drinkers, … -
Heartwarming Smiles from WomenHeart
July 21, 2010Recently, WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, partnered with Colgate-Palmolive to launch Heartwarming Smiles, an initiative to help educate women throughout the U.S. about the impact proper oral care can have on … -
Famous Dentists from Pop Culture.
July 21, 2010Dentists always play second fiddle to doctors when it comes to pop culture references. There is no dental equivalent of television shows like ER or Scrubs but dentists still find their way into pop culture and here are five noteworthy examples: 1. … -
Coalition Calls on Congress
January 20, 2010Coalition Calls on Congress to Address Potential Cuts in Dental and Vision Plans American Dental Association, American Benefits Council, and Communications Workers of America and other organizations Ask Congress not to tax valuable … -
ADA: Petitions FDA to Regulate Tooth-Whitening
November 20, 2009American Dental Association Petitions FDA to Classify, Regulate Tooth-Whitening Products CHICAGO, November 20, 2009— The American Dental Association (ADA) today asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish appropriate … -
Sealants improve children's oral health
November 10, 2009Evidence indicates sealants improve children's oral health Posted Nov. 3, 2009 By Jennifer Garvin School-based sealant programs are an effective public health approach to preventing caries, according to a November article in The Journal of the … -
ADA to support tobacco-free school policies
November 10, 2009Resolution directs ADA to support tobacco-free school policies Posted Nov. 10, 2009 By Stacie Crozier Honolulu-The ADA House of Delegates supported a measure that "recognizes that a tobacco-free school environment is the cornerstone of a …