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AGD - Find an AGD Dentist Disclaimer
The Academy of General Dentistry is not liable or responsible to users of this information or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon this information. The Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) Web site provides a ... [... more]
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Gum-Chewers Have Reason to Smile About Xylitol
In the eighties, artificial sweeteners in blue and pink packets, diet soda and sugar-free gum set the standard as "healthy" alternatives to their sugar-laden parent products. Today, there's another sweetener called xylitol touting sweet-as- [... more]
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Why is Brushing With Toothpaste Important?
No. Although brushing thoroughly after each meal helps, flossing your teeth every day to remove plaque and food particles between teeth and at the gumline is just as important. Studies show that plaque will regrow on teeth that are completely ... [... more]
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Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health
Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians, and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams. Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig ... [... more]
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Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist
An online poll of 289 general dentists and consumers confirms the traditional stereotype that men are less likely to visit the dentist than their female counterparts, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general ... [... more]
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Why is Oral Health Important for Men?
Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors ... [... more]
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Why is Oral Health Important for Women?
Women's oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in sex-hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Women are also more likely to ... [... more]
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The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the world's ... [... more]
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Should I Floss?
Yes. Floss removes plaque and debris that sticks to teeth and gums in between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on teeth, including places where ... [... more]
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