dental health

Chicago-based dentist Dr. Karen Fields-Lever has a private practice called 28 To Brush in Forest Park, Illinois. Dr. Karen fields completed her undergraduate education at Spelman College, with honors, receiving her Bachelor of Science in biology pre-med. She attended dental school at Howard university college of dentistry, where she earned her doctorate of dental surgery. Dr. Fields-Lever […]

February is not just Black History Month, it’s also National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here’s why you should WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH? A: Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the country.  When people hear the word chronic disease in kids they […]

Dr. Carla Spann received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at  Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry  in Dallas, Texas.  She offers a compassionate and conservative approach to dentistry, believing patient education is paramount to success in both resolving and preventing oral health issues. She is particularly skilled in helping fearful patients relax during their […]

Do we really have to go to the dentist every 6 months? Absolutely; we recommend going every 6 months so that we can ensure our patients are maintaining proper oral health. During that visit we can update X-rays, evaluate for pain, check if there are cavities or if you are in pain and complete an […]

    Dr. Jarrett, America’s dentist, is among the country’s most well-known and respected dentists. She is the owner of JLM Dentistry located in the Atlanta, GA area. She has dedicated her professional career to speaking and educating the world about oral health and providing the best care dentistry has to offer. Dr. Jarrett is […]

Dr. Carla Spann, D.D.S. earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the Texas A & M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. Before attending dental school, she graduated from Duke University School of Engineering in 1992 with her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. A strong believer in keeping her knowledge and skills […]

HOLMDEL, N.J. (AP) — It’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, dental organizations and manufacturers of floss have pushed the practice for decades. Dentists provide samples to their patients; the American […]

After a bout with the cold or flu, it’s natural to go on a cleaning binge in an effort to prevent anyone else (or even…

  John Scarchilli, Scientific Communications Manager for Procter & Gamble’s Global Oral Care business talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Crest’s HD new Pro-Health toothpaste that promises to whiten and freshen the breath. “It’s a new two-step system designed for deep cleaning and teeth whitening,” he says. “Step 1 strips away plaque and […]

If you’ve ever had braces, then you’re probably familiar with the dreaded retainer. The reason I use the word “dreaded” is because they can be…

A cold or the flu are common things we try to avoid catching, but did you know that cavities are contagious, too? Research has proven that…

Dr. Robin Daniel attended the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario for his undergraduate studies, then transferred to Howard University College of Dentistry in 1977, graduating with a D.D.S. in 1981, followed immediately with a post-graduate degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Howard University Hospital and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington […]