As a healthcare employer, I am charged not only with caring for the health of our patients but also with providing a safe and healthful work environment for our employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the U.S. governmental agency that has the mission to assure the safety and health of America’s workers. […]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observation that underscores the fact that early detection of oral cancer can decrease morbidity and increase long-term survival. About Oral Cancer Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and pharynx (the back of the throat). Oral cancer accounts for roughly three percent of all cancers diagnosed annually […]
After purchasing a soda maker this past year, I began to wonder if there are any potential negative effects on your health from drinking carbonated water. After researching this subject, I found that in general drinking sparkling water has little or no detrimental effects on your health. The carbonation process, which produces that enjoyable bubbly […]
During the month of February, The American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance reinforces the importance of oral health in children as well as helps parents with tips to keep their child’s smile on track! Developing good oral health habits at an early age and visiting our office […]
As the start of the New Year brings about resolutions, one important point our office reinforces is proper preventative measures to maintain good oral health. Here are some brushing tips you can improve on in 2022. Keeping Your Toothbrush for Too Long We recommend changing your toothbrush every three months coinciding with the change of […]
Can drinking coffee really help prevent oral cancer? What about different types of foods? Numerous studies have been published that claim certain foods and drinks can prevent oral cancer but when it comes to a disease that will affect 43,250 people this year, it’s important to get the facts. Oral cancer, also referred to as […]