Healthy Living
Adolescents most at risk with e-cigarettes, yet teen usage soars
Teenagers are among the fastest growing groups of electronic cigarette consumers in the U.S. They may also be the most vulnerable to the devices’ physical and psychological side effects, according to experts from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry’s Tobacco Treatment Services. Read More
It’s not just about the waistline
Dietary choices can have unintended side effects in the mouth and body. [...] Read More
Advocating for fluoridated water
Millions of Americans improve their oral health simply by turning on the tap. [...] Read More
Osteonecrosis
When prescription drugs cause adverse effects in the jaw [...] Read More
No fluoride comes at great cost to dental health
Dallas residents have received the benefits of community water fluoridation for nearly 50 years. Whether they have dental insurance or not, adults and children who grab a glass from the tap at home or a sip from the water fountain at work or school absorb this mineral’s cavity-fighting protection simply by taking a drink. Read More
More questions than answers with ‘vaping’ craze
Are e-cigarettes the perfect drug? Are they safe? [...] Read More
Reflection of health
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. [...] Read More
Support for oral lichen planus patients
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with oral lichen planus or you simply want to learn more about the condition, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry has the resources you need. Read through our Q-and-As and get ... Read More
Going natural
Brushing with toothpaste containing grapefruit seed and licorice root extracts or gargling with a mouthwash derived from cinnamon bark and aloe may sound idyllic, but going natural isn’t necessarily better if you haven’t done your research. [...] Read More
There’s something in the saliva
Spitting into a test tube may save lives — and help patients avoid the stress of inaccurate oral cancer test results. As new oral cancer diagnoses rose to more than 41,000 in 2013, and demand for early detection continues to ... Read More