Competing in the Winter Olympics? Playing some pick-up hockey with friends on the weekend? There are various forms of fun winter sports; unfortunately, many of these sports can be dangerous. They can result in serious injuries if the proper precautions are not taken. January is … [Read more...]
“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health
Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Colorado dentist Jeanette Courtad knew this feeling all too well. Dr. Courtad has been the dentist at the Colorado School of Mines Student Health Center since 1999 and was formerly a volunteer teacher at the … [Read more...]
Do Expiration Dates on Dental Products Matter?
Expiration dates for milk and meats are entirely different than those on lotions and lipsticks. With the exception of medication, product expiration dates aren’t federally regulated. Some dental products have expiration dates and some don’t. It’s important to know which to pay … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project
Teaching younger kids to floss may seem nearly imposable right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health (and why their favorite dance is so funny)! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to … [Read more...]
Advancing Policy to Improve Oral Health
Communities help us understand the challenge of accessing, understanding and valuing the importance of good oral health care. With our healthcare structure divided between medical and dental care, patients are challenged to get their needs met. Unfortunately, dental benefits are … [Read more...]
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