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In 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared the month of May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” They chose this time of year because it represents the peak season for 65 million Americans who live with asthma or some form of...

All the kids are on TikTok, they say. TikTok has emerged as an immensely popular social network that relies on ​​short-form user videos that span genres such as pranks, stunts, tricks, jokes, dance, entertainment, and even attempts at promoting social justice. The...

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, people around the country are preparing to pay tribute to the matriarchs of their families. Celebrations often include outings, gifts, flowers, cards, and meals at favorite restaurants. But not every mother gets to enjoy these...

For many teens and adults, orthodontics offers a clear path toward straighter teeth and a more confident smile. Misaligned teeth are common and don’t generally pose oral health risks. So the decision to see an orthodontist is, more often than not, based on a person’s...

We learned a lot during the past two years of dealing with a pandemic. For many people, one of those things was the word “bruxism.” Dentists around the country have witnessed a surge in excessive teeth grinding or clenching, technically called bruxism since the...

Health officials are warning of fresh COVID-19 outbreaks with new variants such as BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1, surging across the United States. The fallout from the pandemic’s initial outbreak severely impacted the nation’s oral health. Dental practices around the world...