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How Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ByteSize Science – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – he-sk   “In our latest episode, we take on a common breakfast disturbance – the foul taste of orange juice after you brush your teeth..” See full article on ByteSize Science Commentary: This is a great little video – on why that […]

Gum Disease More Common With Old Age

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ToothRemoval.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Shirley Shelton “A recent study which appeared in Nature Immunology shows that the deterioration in gum health which occurs with increasing age is associated with a drop in the level of a chemical…” See full article on ToothRemoval.com Commentary: It is somewhat expected that gum […]

Ancient plaque reveals evolution of oral disease

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from British Dental Journal Image Courtesy of Flickr – Gonzo Carles “Calcified dental plaque from 34 early European skeletons dating from the Mesolithic period (Stone Age) to the Medieval period has preserved a genetic record of oral bacteria that demonstrates the impacts of evolutionary changes in human diet…” See […]

Laila Ali’s Kid-Friendly Oral Hygiene Tips

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from People Magazine Image Courtesy of Flickr – makelessnoise “As a busy mom-of-two, Laila Ali knows all too well how important it is to set aside time to make sure your children are taking care of their teeth…” See full article on People Magazine Commentary: Laila Ali is the spokesperson for […]

Antitobacco Slogan Contest Targets Young Ballplayers

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dr. Bicuspid Image courtesy of Flickr – rjdudley   “May 3, 2013 — Oral Health America (OHA) has launched the 12th annual NSTEP (National Spit Tobacco Program) slogan contest…” See full article on Dr. Bicuspid Commentary: It’s a shame that baseball and softball are so traditionally associated with […]

Caffeine-Laced Gum Has Energized The FDA

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from National Public Radio Image Courtesy of Flickr – epSOS.de “The caffeinated chewing gum has pushed the FDA over the edge…” See full article on National Public Radio Commentary: As reported in this article, the FDA has been relatively quiet about caffeine in foods, taking an action only once […]

Four Dental Myths

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dental PR News – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Vanhap “Making smart decisions about your dental health requires being able to distinguish truth from fiction…” See full article on Dental PR News Commentary: This short press release from a Dental Office in Ontario, Canada has an excellent short list of […]

At what age do children start losing their baby teeth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mayo Clinic – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – starfire “A child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) begin to loosen and fall out on their own to make room for permanent teeth at about age 6…” See full article on Mayo Clinic Commentary: When baby teeth fall out is of course variable, […]