Oral Piercings

It's cool, it's hip, it might even be fun but tongue piercings can be dangerous too.  Before you make the decision check out this article from Dentistry Today.

Dental Society Highlights Dangers of Oral Piercings

100 Years of Dental Hygiene

This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the opening of the first dental hygiene school in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  It all started with Dr. Alfred Fones who determined to improve oral health and prevent oral disease in his patients.  He trained his assistant to be what he called a dental hygienist and opened the first school for instruction in 1913.

Click here to check out a fun timeline of dental hygiene through the years.

And CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Dave's assistant Hayley for being accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at Weber State University.  

Kids, Snacks, Sugar

Another caution to be very aware of the sugar content in some of your kids' favorite snacks.

"New Snack May be Harmful to Children's Dental Health"

Remember to eat sugary snacks in moderation and drink lots of water to help minimize the impact on your kids' teeth.

Nothing to be afraid of

A study in the International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that Children may be afraid to visit the dentist because of their parents.

The study found that when a person fears a dental visit, his or her children will also develop that fear.  But there is hope to overcome it.

Read more here at Dentistry Today.

Oral Health Care for Expectant Mothers

Did you know that good oral hygiene during pregnancy is just as important as good prenatal care from your obstetrician?  A mother's oral health has a direct influence on her child before and after birth.

A recent workgroup meeting of health care experts published this summary to help medical professionals, dental professionals, and mothers know how to improve oral care to improve the health of the whole family.  Check it out here: http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/Oralhealthpregnancyconsensusmeetingsummary.pdf.  Moms, pay special attention to pages 9 and 10 for simple things you can do to have good oral health during pregnancy and beyond.