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We have collaborated with oral health experts to design and distribute educational brochures on a number of important oral health topics. One of our main goals is to educate our subscribers and community members about the importance of proper oral health care.
My Healthy Smile
A collaboration between DeCare Dental and Fraser Institute
My Healthy Smile is a comprehensive interactive CD that uses social stories to ease anxiety around dental visits for some special needs children and adults. For more information, read My Healthy Smile.
Meth and Oral Health Guide
A collaboration between DeCare Dental and Hazelden Foundation
Meth and Oral Health: A Guide for Dental Professionals is an informational booklet authored by three dental health professionals who are also national experts on the impacts of meth on oral health. The booklet offers information about methamphetamine, user profiles, and can assist public and dental health care professionals deal with patients who use meth.
For a summary, read Meth and Oral Health.
Click here to download your copy of the complete Meth and Oral Health Guide.
The following documents can only be viewed by using Acrobat® Reader® software, which can be downloaded free of charge from www.adobe.com.
To download an article straight to your computer, right-click on a link and select Save Target As.
Oral Health Articles
Children
A Child's First Visit To The Dentist
Dental Sealants: Seal Out Decay And Prevent Cavities
Teens
Tackling Teen Dental Health: A Message For Parents
Adults
How Women Can Keep Their Smile Healthy For Life
Oral Health: An Important Part Of A Healthy Pregnancy
Illnesses and Diseases
Banish Bad Breath: Good Dental Care Can Keep Your Mouth Smelling Sweet
Dental Anxiety: Got The Jitters About Going To The Dentist?
Diabetes And Oral Health: Take Extra Care of your Mouth
Dry Mouth: Nothing To Spit At
Eating Disorders: Telltale Signs Are In The Mouth
Infection Prevention: Constant Vigilance Helps Prevent Infections In Dental Offices
Is Oral Health A Risk Factor For Heart Disease?
Oral Cancer: Do You Know The Signs?
Osteoporosis And Oral Health: The Mouth-Body Connection
The Truth About Tooth Decay - Part 1
Prevention and Treatments
Choosing The Right Toothbrush And Toothpaste
From Teeth To Toes: How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
Keep Your Smile Safe This Summer
Mouthguards: Sports Can Be Hard On Teeth
Protecting Your Teeth: Proper Brushing And Flossing Techniques
New! Role of Sugar and Tooth Decay
Smart Snacking: Treats can be Treacherous
The Truth About Tooth Decay - Part 2
Miscellaneous Topics
Dental Emergencies: Do you Know What to Do?
Dental Implants: An Alternative For The Replacement Of Missing Teeth
Dieting: Why Some Diets May Damage Oral Health
Facts on Fillings: Know your choices. Know the differences.
Is Bottled Water Shortchanging Our Oral Health?
New Year's Resolution For Improved Oral Health
Nothing Comes Between Me And My Gums
Sensitive Teeth: May be a Warning of more Serious Problems
Spit Tobacco - Your Guide For Quitting
Summertime And Sports Drinks Can Take A Toll On Teeth
Tongue Piercing: A Fad with Real Risks
Tooth Whitening: Is It Right For You?
A History of the Oral Health Care Industry
The oral health care industry has undergone significant changes over the last decade, especially in the way dental care is administered, managed and insured. Technological advances in dentistry have markedly improved clinical techniques, while streamlined administrative operations have made dental insurance coverage more accessible and affordable than ever before.
Over the last 25 years, and especially in the last decade, more and more organizations in the public and private sectors are offering dental benefits as part of their overall employee compensation and benefits packages. The number of individuals with access to oral health benefits has risen dramatically in the United States, resulting in vast improvements in overall oral health for Americans. Today, more than 60 percent of all Americans—or more than 170 million individuals—have some form of dental insurance coverage.
Tooth decay is a serious problem. More than 84 percent of U.S. children, 96 percent of U.S. adults, and 99.5 percent of Americans 65 years of age and older have experienced tooth decay, according to the Centers for Disease Control.