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World Oral Health Day 2025: How Oral Health Improves Mental Health
World Oral Health Day 2025, which falls on March 20, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of oral health and its profound impact on overall well-being. This year, the campaign theme is “A Happy Mouth is… A Happy...
The Oral Microbiome: How the Mouth Affects the Body and Why Value-Based Dentistry Is Key to Overall Health
There is an intricate relationship between oral and overall health. What goes on in your mouth can manifest into what happens in the rest of your body. The oral microbiome—a mixture of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth—plays a crucial role in both oral and...
Valentine’s Day and Your Oral Health: a Smile Worth Falling For
Valentine’s Day is all about love, romance, and probably a kiss or two. It’s a holiday when sweethearts and sweet treats come together. So this makes Valentine’s a great day to show some love to your teeth and gums. When you’re preparing for a special date night, you...
Climate Change Is Fueling Wildfires and Disasters; Sustainable Dentistry Can Make a Difference
The deadly California wildfires provide another stark reminder that the effects of climate change will continue to increase the prevalence of natural disasters across the country. The California Air Resources Board notes that “of the 20 largest fires in California’s...