Archive for May, 2026

by Rachel Candlin @ BBC.com The British Dental Association said up to 15% of patients missed NHS appointments A “shocking” number of NHS dentist patients are missing appointments – despite a chronic lack of spaces, experts have said. No-shows are costing dental practices a “significant” amount of wasted time and money, according to leaders at […]

Despite widespread awareness around brushing and flossing, many adults are unclear about what each type of cleaning actually does and what happens when one is skipped. Home Cleaning and Professional Cleaning Do Different Jobs Brushing twice a day and flossing daily removes plaque, a soft bacterial film that forms on teeth throughout the day. Consistent […]

from Fox23.com news staff TULSA, Okla. — With the Route 66 centennial celebration under way, Gathering Place in Tulsa is joining in on the festivities. The park will host several events honoring the Mother Road including its biggest event, Route 66 Festival: Tales of the Mother Road. The event will have themed food, hands-on educational […]

Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise will take place on May 28-30.  from TulsaPeople.com Tulsa is gearing up for the biggest Route 66 celebration in the country with a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest classic car parade ever.  Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade arrives May 28–30, transforming historic 11th […]

Periodontal health interventions may help reduce the risk of ischemic stroke. In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, investigators used the MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases to identify seven clinical trials and observational studies focused on the effects […]

from TulsaKids.com – March 12, 2026 Longtime local business manufactures unique toothbrushes and floss POH is a multi-generational family business located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They design unique toothbrushes and floss to support oral health. You’ve been in business for nearly 70 years! Can you tell us how your business came to be and what you […]

by Colleen Murphy @ Health.com Brushing your teeth after breakfast could cause enamel erosion over time, especially if you eat acidic items.Sally Anscombe / Getty Images I’ve never had a cavity—and I’d like to keep it that way. So I started wondering: Am I brushing my teeth at the right time in the morning? I […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill increasing the services dental assistants and hygienists are allowed to perform for patients has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, is the author of House Bill 3934. The measure also expands the list of recognized accrediting agencies. “This will help us fill gaps, particularly in rural […]

by Amy Fleming @ The guardian.com Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life? Isn’t it weird that dentistry and medicine have been kept largely separate? Why should our mouths be treated differently from the […]

by Renee Rodriguez @ pop sugar.com Ozempic has been a hot-button topic recently. The prescription drug, semaglutide, is most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, but over the last few years, it has surged in popularity among people using it to lose weight. Many celebrities, like Sharon Osbourne and Serena Williams, have publicly shared that they are on […]