by Sarah Wassner Flynn Good news for those with a sweet tooth: Snacking on certain Gummi Bears may ward off cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth, according to researchers at the University of Washington. But it’s not just any gummies that are good for you. Gummi candy made with the sugar substitute xylitol (commonly used in

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CHOC HomeCHOC – Children's health hubbrought to you by CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange CountyPublished on: January 27, 2015Last updated: December 22, 2022Administering eye drops to small children can be difficult for parents and kids alike. Here are a few tips to helpLink: https://health.choc.org/tips-make-eye-drops-easier-kids-parents/Administering eye drops to small children can be difficult for parents and

Forty percent of dental hygienists sharpen instruments every day or at least once week, and they favor a manual stone or guide when they do it, according to an RDH eVillage survey. The survey, which was completed by 421 RDH eVillage readers, opened up with a question about the frequency of sharpening instruments. Since the

Listening…Sorry, I don't understand. Please try againSay “Ahhh!” It might reveal more than you think.As you’ve likely heard, your oral hygiene can have a major impact on your overall health. Gum disease, for instance, has been linked to a variety of health issues, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, preterm labor and even Alzheimer’s. That’s

Overview | What we do | Reports | Data | NewsTremendous progress in child and maternal health has been achieved over the past decades. More children today live to celebrate their fifth birthday, while fewer women lose their lives during pregnancy and childbirth. But millions are still dying from causes that can be prevented with quality health care and strong health systems – like communicable

by Diwakar Kinra, DDS, MSIn my 12 years in dentistry, I’ve been on both sides of the specialist/referral relationship. For the past eight years as an endodontist, I have given many lectures on this relationship to my specialist colleagues. After having the pleasure of presenting this year at the American Association of Endodontists, it became