http://dentistry.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Dental Care GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-05-06T09:48:14Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/05/08/buy-a-toothbrush-and-support-breast-cancer-research.htm Chad Baker Getty Images Just in time for Mother's Day! Orawave is offering the "Pink Ribbon" 2-Minute TwinSpin Power Toothbrush for only 6.99, with 10% of sales donated to The Susan... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/05/08/buy-a-toothbrush-and-support-breast-cancer-research.htm 2008-05-08T09:00:52Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/05/06/safety-of-nitrous-oxide.htm Photo ©Tammy Davenport Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, has been used for many years in dental offices to help patients relax. Some people don't like the way nitrous... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/05/06/safety-of-nitrous-oxide.htm 2008-05-06T09:48:14Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/04/29/study-finds-that-women-have-better-periodontal-health-than-men.htm According to a study by German researchers, women have better periodontal health than males, but fewer teeth. This is very interesting, especially since periodontal (gum) disease is one of the... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/04/29/study-finds-that-women-have-better-periodontal-health-than-men.htm 2008-04-29T00:56:09Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/04/22/mouth-guards-are-an-important-piece-of-sports-gear.htm Brendon Thorne/Stringer Getty Images April is National Youth Sports Safety Month. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, soccer players and basketball players are more likely to sustain injuries to the... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/04/22/mouth-guards-are-an-important-piece-of-sports-gear.htm 2008-04-22T21:42:24Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/30/top-10-common-dental-problems.htm Paul Burns / Getty Images Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be easily prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily,... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/30/top-10-common-dental-problems.htm 2008-03-30T12:15:54Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/20/fun-dental-experiment-for-all-ages.htm Photo © Kostas Konstantopoulo Since boiled eggs will more than likely be in your kitchen this Easter, why not show your child a fun and easy dental experiment? ... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/20/fun-dental-experiment-for-all-ages.htm 2008-03-20T14:59:49Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/12/tooth-erosion-increasing-in-the-united-states.htm A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Indiana University and the University of California shows that 30 percent of students ranging from... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/12/tooth-erosion-increasing-in-the-united-states.htm 2008-03-12T21:47:35Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/12/sweet-dreams-during-your-dental-visits.htm Most people don't consider going to the dentist a pleasant experience. In fact, dental anxiety is one of the main reasons that a large number of people avoid the dentist.... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/12/sweet-dreams-during-your-dental-visits.htm 2008-03-12T13:36:25Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/05/overseas-crowns-containing-lead.htm Photo © Tammy Davenport In the past year, there have been toy recalls due to possible lead contamination, poisonous toothpaste alerts, tampered dog food and now, possibly dental crowns. The American... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/03/05/overseas-crowns-containing-lead.htm 2008-03-05T11:46:48Z http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/02/28/quick-facts-about-oral-cancer.htm Photo © Hannah Gleghorn According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone! Oral cancer is a deadly... http://dentistry.about.com/b/2008/02/28/quick-facts-about-oral-cancer.htm 2008-02-28T08:50:23Z