Are you a Social Media Misfit?
December 4th 2016Are you a Social Media Misfit? Here are 10 simple social media do’s and don’ts from Virginia Cairrao, CDA, FADAA, president of the American Dental Assistants Association, that will help you tiptoe around those kinds of pitfalls and help you stay a step ahead in your digital tracks.
Aussie man a hero even without a great smile
December 1st 2016After car crash and funny TV interview, Australian media focus on this man's missing teeth. Everyone knows a great smile helps with both appearance and with how you are perceived by most people. Shiny, functioning teeth can also help with self-esteem and quality of life. But the opposite is also true. Someone missing teeth might be perceived as unhappy or troubled, but that may not always be the case.
Study Finds Plant-made Protein Drugs Can Target Dental Biofilms and Oral Tissues
November 30th 2016In a new study published in Biomaterials, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have begun to explore a low-cost approach to control oral biofilms using topical plant-based antimicrobial peptides (PMAMPs).