Maintaining good oral hygiene is especially important during the holidays; some tips to keep teeth healthy
By Dr. Jeff Okeson University of Kentucky Holidays are known for parties, gifts and delicious treats. Kids go trick-or-treating, pies…
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Healthy teeth means a healthy you: how and why good oral care is important to your health
Dr. Marcia Rojas-Ramirez University of Kentucky Taking good care of your teeth and gums can be critical to a long…
Shelley Shearer: The ongoing homeschooling class — the never-ending one of dental hygiene for your kids
Many Kentucky parents sighed a collective sound of relief when they learned their homeschooling sessions were about to end for…
Shelley Shearer: How to enjoy Valentine’s Day without those red tooth-stain worries
As we approach Valentine’s Day, we think of red hearts, chocolate-covered cherries, boxes of assorted chocolates and red wine to…
Shelley Shearer: Oral cancer may be more common than you think; self-check and consult your dentist
There are nearly 50,000 new cases of oral cancer in the United States each year, accounting for three percent of…
Shelley Shearer: Tips for parents on creative back-to-school dental routines (and pack healthy lunches)
Routine. That’s the key to a successful start of the school year. While you establish set schedules for bedtime, homework…
Shelley Shearer: These aren’t your father’s dentures; they may be necessary and, today, they look natural
Just like cars, television and beer, dentures have dramatically changed since Pop’s heyday. Dentures used to be jagged, ill-fitting, uncomfortable…
Shelley Shearer: It’s June and the season for Bridal Botox and teeth whitening for those weddings
The venue is selected, dresses purchased, bridal showers planned and now it’s time to rejuvenate the face and teeth at…
Shelley Shearer: Get the royal dental treatment with a crown to restore tooth’s function, appearance
You don’t have to be a king or queen to proudly wear a crown. Just ask your dentist. A dental…
KHIP: Report shows that fewer Kentuckians are delaying or skipping dental care because of cost
Fewer Kentuckians are delaying or skipping dental care because of the cost, but only about six in 10 Kentucky adults…
Shelley Shearer: Stop fearing the dentist — anxiety shouldn’t prevent you from proper preventive care
Each year severe fear and anxiety prevent millions of Americans from seeking proper preventive dental care. The consequences of this…
Shelley Shearer, DMD: For the perfect holiday gift — what about giving a new smile?
Looking for a memorable holiday gift? How about the gift of a new smile? Seriously, most people know of a…
Shelley Shearer: Mouthguards are an essential back-to-school item to protect student-athletes
You don’t have to be a LeBron James to wear a mouthguard when participating in sports activities. With fall sports…
Shelley Shearer: All jokes aside, a root canal is not awful and is better than getting abducted by aliens
You’ve heard the jokes for years such as, “I’d rather be abducted by aliens than have a root canal.” Dentists…
Shelley Shearer: Knowing the signs of sleep apnea could save your life, and there are solutions
Recently autopsy results indicate that actress Carrie Fisher’s primary cause of death was sleep apnea. While her body did have…
Delta Dental invests $1m in regional oral health networks partnering with Kentucky Youth Advocates
Following state results published in the Making Smiles Happen: 2016 Oral Health Study of Kentucky’s Youth, Delta Dental of Kentucky…