In July of 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that amalgam is a safe material for dental restorations. By the end of 2010, the FDA reopened the investigation due to pressures from various health organizations questioning the ruling. In December 2010, the American Dental Association (ADA) created an advisory panel to continue its own investigation on the safety of amalgam material for dental restoration. Last month the ADA panel intensively reviewed existing and new scientific information on amalgam dental safety and found that the FDA ruled appropriately in July of 2009.

In July of 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that amalgam is a safe material for dental restorations. By the end of 2010, the FDA reopened the investigation due to pressures from various health organizations questioning the ruling. In December 2010, the American Dental Association (ADA) created an advisory panel to continue its own investigation on the safety of amalgam material for dental restoration. Last month the ADA panel intensively reviewed existing and new scientific information on amalgam dental safety and found that the FDA ruled appropriately in July of 2009.

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This special observance started as a one-day event in 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, to raise public awareness about the importance of oral health. By 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) held its first national Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8. The local festivities included school essay and poster contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, presentations, and various activities to stimulate children’s interests about dental health. Soon the special day affair became a week-long event in 1955, and in 1981 became a month-long observation known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Anita Marra of Foothills Family Dental

Ahwatukee’s Atrium Dental, 4425 E. Agave Road, Suite 130, will have its first Dental Christmas Wish Day on Dec. 17, which means nominees will have their dental treatment done on this day at no cost to them.

The London 2012 Olympians showed the world how one can devote themselves to exercise and perfect health. But what many do not know is that the athletes were also given the opportunity to improve their oral health.

The American Dental Association (ADA) released news last month that Americans scored an average “D” on a series of questions regarding oral health.

Veterinarians are quick to explain the importance of brushing, but studies show that 65 percent of pet owners do not brush their pet’s teeth. By investing up to 2 minutes a day brushing your pet’s teeth, you can improve their health and enjoy their fresher breath.

With today's economy being unstable, it is important to make the most of every investment.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM). The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this national awareness annually to raise the importance of oral health. The goal of the NCDHM is to educate children on developing good dental habits, encouraging scheduled dental visits, and to promote healthy eating habits across the country.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM). The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this national awareness annually to raise the importance of oral health. The goal of the NCDHM is to educate children on developing good dental habits, encouraging scheduled dental visits, and to promote healthy eating habits across the country.

Only 70 percent of people utilize their dental insurance within a year, according to a study by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). With 2010 coming to a close, it is advantageous to review your benefits that may be expiring by year's end.

In 2001 The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) adopted a policy defining and supporting a "dental home" for children, which states that pediatric dental care is best delivered where comprehensive, family-centered, compassionate care is available and delivered or supervised by qualified child dental specialists. In this model the pediatrician or primary health care provider refers the infant to a pediatric dentist based on their individual risk assessment, as early as 6 months of age, six months after the first tooth erupts or no later than 12 months of age.(1)

Ahwatukee Foothills residents Amy Younger and Karen Ann Howard-Swirzinski were named to the Creighton University School of Dentistry Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2009/10 academic year.

With the holidays over, students are back in college. Parents may have noticed that their child has lost weight, gained weight, or changed their daily hygiene habits after a semester at college. Parents may have sent their child to the dentist during the holidays, and may have found their child came back with more cavities than before college.