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How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile

posted: Dec. 19, 2014.

As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly Read more

How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile

posted: Dec. 19, 2014.

As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly Read more

Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?

posted: Dec. 04, 2014.

You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not Read more

Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?

posted: Dec. 04, 2014.

You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not Read more

From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile

posted: Nov. 19, 2014.

You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her Read more

From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile

posted: Nov. 19, 2014.

You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her Read more

A "Silent" Disease Gets Recognition

posted: Nov. 03, 2014.

Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes Read more

A "Silent" Disease Gets Recognition

posted: Nov. 03, 2014.

Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes Read more

Curt Schilling Blames Smokeless Tobacco for His Oral Cancer

posted: Oct. 24, 2014.

For years, even as tobacco use began to decline and disappear in most settings, professional baseball seemed one of the few exceptions. Now, the tide is finally turning. Recently, Read more

Curt Schilling Blames Smokeless Tobacco for His Oral Cancer

posted: Oct. 24, 2014.

For years, even as tobacco use began to decline and disappear in most settings, professional baseball seemed one of the few exceptions. Now, the tide is finally turning. Recently, Read more

How to Clean Your Oral Appliance

posted: Oct. 09, 2014.

Question: What oral health issue do teenagers who wear orthodontic retainers and older folks who wear dentures have in common? Answer: Both need to pay particular attention to cleaning their Read more

How to Clean Your Oral Appliance

posted: Oct. 09, 2014.

Question: What oral health issue do teenagers who wear orthodontic retainers and older folks who wear dentures have in common? Answer: Both need to pay particular attention to cleaning their Read more

Kelly Clarkson Gets to the Root of the Problem

posted: Sep. 23, 2014.

Now that celebrities can communicate directly with their fans through social media, we’ve started to see dispatches from some surprising locations — the dental chair, for example! Take singer Read more

Kelly Clarkson Gets to the Root of the Problem

posted: Sep. 23, 2014.

Now that celebrities can communicate directly with their fans through social media, we’ve started to see dispatches from some surprising locations — the dental chair, for example! Take singer Read more

Smoking may Increase the Risk of Early Implant Failure

posted: Sep. 08, 2014.

In a recent study, 92% of dental implants were found to have survived the twenty-year mark — an impressive track record for any dental restoration. Still, implants do fail, although Read more

Smoking may Increase the Risk of Early Implant Failure

posted: Sep. 08, 2014.

In a recent study, 92% of dental implants were found to have survived the twenty-year mark — an impressive track record for any dental restoration. Still, implants do fail, although Read more

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