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When Dr. Josephine Chang Pallotto organized a 5K walk in 2017 to honor the memory of her mother, Susan Chang, who died as a result of a head and neck cancer in 2016, she remembers thinking at the time, “I don’t know what I’m doing.” She persevered, and dozens of supporters and community members came…

Bowling Green, Ky.— A dentist and community educator, Dr. Matthew Riley knows elementary school students aren’t usually captivated by spiels on oral hygiene. That’s why he brings his affable partner, a three-year-old golden retriever named Bennett, who helps the message sink in. For the past year or so, Dr. Riley and Bennett have been making…

Key Points Home oral care recommendations from the ADA are based on data from clinical studies. While general recommendations may adequately address the needs for many patients, a dentist may tailor home oral care recommendations to fit the individual patient’s needs and wants. Home oral care is an important contributor to oral health and can…

Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. See if it’s right for you. Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports.…

Do you have money left on your annual Dental Insurance Plan? Have you checked it lately? If not, you can check, or you can have us check for you. Most insurance plans are run on a calendar year and if you don’t use all your benefit each year you lose those funds. So, what does…

While most people are aware of the impact tobacco use has on their overall health, some might not consider its effects on oral health, including: 50 percent of smoking adults have gum (periodontal) disease. Smokers are about twice as likely to lose their teeth as non-smokers. Cigarette smokers are nearly twice as likely to need…

At McGlone Dental Care, the customer always comes first – and we know that many of our friends and neighbors don’t have dental insurance. We also know that not having dental insurance makes dental care decisions more stressful – How much is a filling going to cost? Can I afford getting a new crown? We understand, and we…

KEY POINTS Oral piercing of the tongue, lip, cheek, or other soft tissues is a form of body art and self-expression. Oral piercings are more typically seen in adolescents and young adults, and the tongue is considered the most common site for oral-piercing placement. Complications associated with oral piercing include: swelling, bleeding, infection, chipped or…

This is our favorite time of the year in Colorado.  The temperature is cooler and you can sleep with your windows open.  The leaves are changing colors and are beautiful with gold and red hues.  It also means that year end is fast approaching and benefits will be resetting come January. That brings us to…

Key points: Mouthguard use has been shown to reduce the risk of sport-related dental injuries An ANSI/ADA standard exists for Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials The ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs encourage patient education about the benefit of mouthguard use. A product earns the ADA Seal…