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What Percent of the Population has Missing Teeth? More Than you Think!

Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth — that means roughly 50% of the population. As you can see, it’s a relatively common phenomenon and is owed to several factors, including genetics, poor oral hygiene, … Read more What Percent of the Population has Missing Teeth? More Than you Think!

Average Dentist Salary: Is it Worth the Degree and the Years of Study?

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Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? If you’re thinking about getting your Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or your Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), you probably first want to know what the average dentist salary is. According to salary.com, the average salary for a dentist this year in the US … Read more Average Dentist Salary: Is it Worth the Degree and the Years of Study?

Does Gender Affect Dental Health? The Answer is Yes — Now Find Out Why

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Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? Does gender affect dental health? Yes, it does. For example, women tend to have better oral hygiene habits than men. They also go to the dentist more and pay more attention to what type of toothpaste they use. However, women are also more likely to … Read more Does Gender Affect Dental Health? The Answer is Yes — Now Find Out Why

Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You? From Cavities to Cancer

Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?

Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? For all of us sweet tooths out there, the question ‘are artificial sweeteners bad for you?’ is one of utmost importance. The answer? Well, it’s a bit more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Artificial sweeteners haven’t been found to cause tooth decay, so … Read more Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You? From Cavities to Cancer

Mental Health and Oral Health: What You Need to Know

Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? It seems like every day we find more ways in which our mental health and our physical health are interconnected, and oral health is no exception. In fact, now more than ever, after two years of on and off isolation, fear, and a collective sense … Read more Mental Health and Oral Health: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 and Taste, Dry Mouth, and Mouth Sores: Common Symptoms

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Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? Our mouths have been the focus of much research surrounding COVID-19 and its symptoms and side effects. We now know that many people who contract the novel coronavirus experience loss of taste, but further investigations by the scientific community bring to light other worrisome oral … Read more COVID-19 and Taste, Dry Mouth, and Mouth Sores: Common Symptoms

Six Things Your Dentist Wants You to Know During COVID-19

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Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? Depending on where you live, we’ve now spent over half a year in some sort of lockdown, quarantine, or confinement, and by the looks of it we could very well ring in the new year with a virtual kiss at midnight. Apart from an initial … Read more Six Things Your Dentist Wants You to Know During COVID-19

Racial, Language, and Geographic Disparities in Access to Dental Care

Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? As the world wages battle against the new coronavirus, a much older war has yet to be won.  More white Americans and citizens of the world are awakened to the reality that racism—covert and overt—exists and needs to be confronted. It exists in every facet … Read more Racial, Language, and Geographic Disparities in Access to Dental Care

What Has Lockdown Taught Us About Home Dentistry Solutions?

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Home » What Percent of the Population is Missing Teeth? Lockdown gave us time to reflect on a lot of things. What was it for you? Your career? Your weight? Your parenting? What about your teeth? Although most dental offices have been closed for all but essential treatment, it seems that people have still been … Read more What Has Lockdown Taught Us About Home Dentistry Solutions?

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