Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., is a site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, the nation’s largest federally qualified health center. A fellow of the International College of Dentists and graduate of the ADA Leadership Institutes, he was named a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award recipient and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top…
Giving up alcohol is one great way to make sure that you stay on top of your oral health. Learn all about this in the latest episode of our podcast. Listen here Topics covered: The benefits of not drinking alcohol Acid levels in drinks Mouth cancer prevention Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
Today, Karen Coates, a registered dental nurse with decades of experience, discusses how delivering better oral health helps us navigate discussions around alcohol and prevention, tools you can use to determine someone’s drinking risk, and what to do if you suspect a patient turns up at the practice under the influence of alcohol. Listen here…
Many babies start sucking their thumb or fingers as early as the womb – sometimes it can even be spotted on a scan! It’s a natural reflex and a way for babies to comfort themselves. Is thumb sucking normal? Yes – it’s completely normal. Babies and toddlers often put their fingers or toys in their…
A water pick, also called an electric flosser or water flosser, is a tool that helps clean between your teeth. It uses a thin stream of water to wash away food and plaque from areas your toothbrush cannot reach. Some people find water flossers easier to use than string floss, especially if they have braces,…
Your tongue can collect bacteria, food debris and dead cells. This build-up can lead to bad breath and may affect your oral health. Cleaning your tongue is a simple extra step you can add to your daily routine. Why clean your tongue? Cleaning your tongue can help to: Reduce bad breath caused by bacteria on…
Everyone at the Oral Health Foundation is heartbroken by the death of our former Chief Executive, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, who has died after nearly three decades leading the charity he loved. For more than 50 years, Nigel dedicated his life to improving oral health and transforming the charity he loved. He served as a…
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