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An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn’t such a great idea.
Tooth decay is the most common reason why young children aged from five to ten are admitted to hospital.
Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.
Do you brush for two minutes, with the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing? And that brushing at the wrong time can cause damage?
Three to four minutes may actually be ideal for plaque removal.
Lack of good toothbrushing and dental care in nursing homes is a serious problem that will only get worse as more boomers enter such places. Here’s why it’s time to think about it.
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Eberly Distiniguished Professor Emeritus, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Dental Public Health & Professional Practice, West Virginia University
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Director, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics; Professor of Oral Biology and of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
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SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, University at Buffalo
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Professor/Honorary Consultant of Dental Public Health, University of Sheffield
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