Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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Day 2 Nugget – Tongue Cleaning

Queen of Dental Hygiene

For fresher breath, tastier food, and healthier teeth and gums, cleaning your tongue ranks at the top of my list. So simple yet soooo forgotten and neglected- the poor coated, stinky tongue. Clean Your Tongue. Twice a day, every day with a metal tongue scraper. And don’t be gentle, really aim for the back of the tongue and squeegee it with a tongue cleaner, not your toothbrush.

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New Delta Dental report reveals U.S. adults recognize importance of oral health to overall well-being

Dental News and Technology

Report also finds generational differences in oral care knowledge and habits OAK BROOK, Ill. , May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. The report shows oral health knowledge and habits vary across generational groups, despite a strong understanding of the critical connection between oral health and overall health.

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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Appointments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Alyssa Assante, RDH, knew she wanted to become a dental hygienist in the 5th grade. With a dentist father, she spent her summers helping out at her dad’s practice in Carlsbad, California. She was even nominated for the “Colgate Smile Award” her senior year in high school. She completed dental hygiene school at Utah Tech University in St. George in 2011.

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What Your Gums and Teeth are Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do your gums seem to be receding or feeling tender? You may be surprised to learn that your gums could be giving you signals about the state of your oral health. From cavities and plaque buildup to gingivitis, there are many telltale signs that can reveal important insights about the condition of your teeth and gums. In this article, we’ll explore what your gums are trying to tell you about your health!

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To Have A Beneficial Osseous Surgery, Should I Go To A Periodontist In Gainesville, VA?

Perio Perio

Have moderate or advanced periodontal disease? When people have moderate or advanced periodontal disease, and a scaling and root planing procedure has not worked, they should go to a trusted and proven periodontist in Gainesville, VA , for osseous surgery. People should go to a periodontist to treat their gum disease with osseous surgery for numerous reasons.

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Ransomware Gang Targets Dental Insurer in Latest Attack

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The infamous ransomware gang LockBit recently launched a cyberattack on Atlanta-based dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA) with devastating results — 8.9 million patient records were compromised. Members of LockBit were able to capture patient information such as social security numbers, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers. The gang then tried to extort $10 million from MCNA to prevent the sharing of these data.