Everyone wants to have a great smile which is why good oral hygiene is important! Having poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems in the future such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well…
Harper College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will offer free dental care for children ages 5 to 15 as part of the American Dental Association Foundation’s annual Give Kids a Smile initiative. Harper’s Dental Hygiene Clinic consists of 18 dental hygiene stations with state-of-the-art technology, including X-ray and sterilization rooms. It simulates a real-world working environment for…
We’re a laid-back bunch, but a little too laid-back when it comes to caring for our teeth. New research in Australia has found that close to half (47 per cent) of surveyed young women (aged 24-35) brush their teeth once a day if that, and admit to having “poor” oral health. Of the 1007 surveyed…