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The Dental Health Benefits of Plain Tap Water

The Dental Health Benefits of Plain Tap Water
It’s not summer without cool, clear, refreshing water. But it goes beyond being fun to swim in, refreshing after exercise, and vital to the health of our gardens. Did you know plain old tap water also helps prevent cavities? It’s true. In 1945, community water in the US was fluoridated, enabling people of all ages–including…
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REACH Recognition Honors Oral Health Excellence in Childcare Programs

REACH Recognition Honors Oral Health Excellence in Childcare Programs
It takes a village to raise a child. For many parents, those trusted villagers include the smart, caring teachers working in early childhood education programs (ECE). Now, these childcare centers are being honored for their evidence-based practices in the healthy development of children. REACH Recognition (Recognizing ECEs Advancing Children’s Healthy Habits) is a new, grant-funded…
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Tooth Talk’s 2022 Gratitude List!

Tooth Talk’s 2022 Gratitude List!
It’s said, feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. So, this season, we’re sharing how we feel: Childcare providers are at the top of our gratitude list! We thank them for all they are and do for the children in their care–from brushing little teeth to modeling…
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Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
When are black baby teeth in children a good thing?  After a silver diamine fluoride treatment.  SDF is a safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth, says Dr. Tim Wright of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry. In use in Brazil and Japan since the 1970s, a 2015 addition to the…
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