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“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health

February 25, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Dr. Jeanette Courtad, a dentist at Colorado School of Mines for two decades, wrote a book series called “Toothful Tales”, to promote oral health among kids and expecting mothers.

Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called “Toothful Tales” to promote oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

5 Things You Can Clean with Toothpaste

February 21, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

We know that toothpaste helps our teeth shine, but what else can it clean? Here are 5 of our favorite cleaning hacks.

We know that toothpaste helps our teeth shine, but what else can it clean? Here are 5 of our favorite toothpaste hacks: We know that toothpaste helps our teeth shine, but what else can it clean? Here are 5 of our favorite cleaning hacks: 1. Headlights One of toothpaste’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, New Mexico

Why I Became A Dentist | 3 Dentists’ Stories

February 21, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Interested in becoming a dentist? Click here to learn why three dentists chose the dental field.

Why do you want to be a dentist? Is it the joy of changing a person’s life by creating a healthy smile? Is it an expectation of job security and financial independence? Is it due to the fact that a close family member became a dentist? Or a combination of all of the above? … [Read more...]

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Genetics and Tooth Decay: Are They Related?

February 21, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn how researchers found that environmental factors seem to be the prime cause of cavities — not genetic makeup.

Have you ever heard anyone blame, or give credit to, their parents for their teeth? These researchers had, and they wanted to take a closer look into how genetics impact our dental health. To do so, they studied two identical twins with the same DNA to see if their dental health … [Read more...]

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Taste Bud Map Myth Busted

February 21, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary reason we can enjoy our favorite foods. Learn more here.

As you sit at your desk dreaming about dinner, take a moment to thank your taste buds. Without them, our 3 daily meals would be dull and tasteless. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Oral Health

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