Healthy Living
Saving your smile in the golden years
Grandma with dentures - a stereotype popular in movies and television - doesn’t need to be the reality for most seniors. Proper dental care and a bit of knowledge can ensure your smile stays healthy and real for a lifetime. Professor Lisa Mallonee, a dual-registered dental hygienist and dietitian at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, said good dental care extends beyond brushing twice a day and flossing. Read More
Exclusive interview with Tooth Fairy Tammy
By special request and because it's National Tooth Fairy Day, Tooth Fairy Tammy sat down with Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas to answer children's questions about oral health care and reveal some of the behind-the-scenes, never-before-revealed inner workings of the tooth fairy world. Tammy only speaks Fairy, as all fairies do, so Jane C. Cotter, associate professor in Texas A&M's dental hygiene program, was her interpreter. Read More
Head of public health services shares insights about oral health in rural America
Dr. Liang Hong, head of public health sciences at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, recently shared his knowledge and insights about why there are poor oral health outcomes in rural America. Read his white paper. Read More
Education with a smile
Dental students Byung Joo Park and Kevin Ho provided education and information June 14 at Children on the Mend’s health fair at Duncanville High School in Duncanville. COTM, a nonprofit, advocates for youth and young adults who face challenges such as social influences and emotional volatility, often exacerbated by incarceration and high-risk environments, its website stated. Read More
5 hot tips for summer smiles when wearing braces
Whether spending time by the pool or heading off to camp, good dental care should always be a priority for those with braces. Dr. Shivam Mehta, assistant professor of orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, offers five tips for healthy summer smiles: Read More
5 surprising foods to eat for a healthy smile
Carrots, celery and apples are known teeth-friendly foods that scrub away plaque, stimulate saliva production and help fight against bad breath and decay. However, eating them every day is dull unless you’re a rabbit. In honor of National Show Your Smile Month in May, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas suggests five surprising foods that keep teeth and gums healthy. Consider it a spring gift for your mouth. Read More
Good dental hygiene starts young
Dental hygiene students from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry gave an oral health presentation recently to 40 children aged 1 to 6 at Spanish Schoolhouse in Allen. In both English and Spanish, the students shared how to hold a toothbrush and for how long. Read More
In honor of National Dentist Day: 5 foods for a healthier smile
National Dentist Day is March 6, and the dentists at Texas A&M College of Dentistry remind you to brush, floss and visit your local dentist twice a year for professional cleanings. In between those cleanings, here are five foods – sometimes called natural toothbrushes – dentists suggest eating to protect your teeth: Read More
5 tips for a tooth-friendly Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is full of love, flowers and candy. But those who overindulge in sweets may find themselves with a mouth full of cavities in the future. Read More
Root canals: Are they as scary as they seem?
Dr. Poorya Jalali said root canals "get a bad rap," when it's actually a straightforward, almost painless, procedure. Read More