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MadTV?s Lorraine Goes to the Dentist - 27-06-2008
If you’re familiar with Lorraine from MadTV, you know that her off-the-wall antics would be a dentist’s worst nightmare. Thankfully, Lorraine is just a character on TV. You’ll see why dentists everywhere would dread her as a patient in this video clip: What do you think? Do you think dentists should be required to treat individuals like [...]
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Win the Ultimate Dental Health Makeover - 24-06-2008
Deardoctor.com and a handful of sponsors are offering you the dental makeover of a lifetime, appropriately dubbed “The Ultimate Dental Health Makeover”. This contest, the website’s 3rd in recent years, is really unique. Unlike most corporate-sponsored contests, there is no designated prize. They leave that part up to you - with some conditions, of course. [...]
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Product Review: Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss - 23-06-2008
Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss The following is a description and some features of Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss according to the Dr. Collins website: The shred resistant Dental Work Floss features a unique multifilament that picks up more plaque and debris. The mild mint wax coating allows the Dental Work Floss to slip easily between the [...]
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Dentist Speaks Out Against Fluoride - 22-06-2008
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Help Listerine Support Right to Play - 20-06-2008
For most of us, the challenges faced by war-torn and impoverished people around the world are unfathomable. For some of us on the outside, it’s easy to simply employ the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. However, others are compelled to action. One such group that’s trying to make a difference in the lives [...]
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Top 5 Dental Care Information Websites - 18-06-2008
If you’ve ever tried to search for dental care information online, you’re probably aware of how overwhelming the sheer volume of hits can make you feel. I feel your pain. So, I set out to find what I consider the top 5 dental care information sites online. The sites that made my top 5 list [...]
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Product Review: Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaners - 16-06-2008
It has been some time since I’ve posted a product review on the Dental Heroes Blog, so I figured now would be a great time to write one. The focus of this product review is Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaners. Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner Features The following is a list of Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner features according to [...]
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Do You Dread the Dentist? - 13-06-2008
If so, you’re not alone. So does Sarah Baldauf, U.S. News associate health and medicine editor. Watch as she returns to the dental chair after a 5 year hiatus. As she expected, neglecting to go to the dentist proved costly - she now has a receding gum line and deep pits. Moral of the story: [...]
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Natural Ways to Care for your Teeth - 11-06-2008
It’s hopefully common knowledge by now that brushing and flossing your teeth(2 times daily) is a must to maintain healthy teeth. However, what many people do not know is that natural ways to maintain healthy teeth also exist. The Chicago Tribune recently wrote a wonderful article highlighting several natural ways to care for your teeth [...]
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Save $10 on the Oral-B Triumph w/Smart Guide® Electric Toothbrush - 11-06-2008
For a limited time, Oral-B is offering a $10 discount on the Triumph w/Smart Guide Professional Care 9900® electronic toothbrush. The Triumph w/Smart Guide is the first toothbrush to feature “Smart Guide” technology which produces wireless diagnostics to ensure optimal brushing of your teeth. This brush really caught my eye because it features a visual [...]
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Do You Floss Your Teeth Daily? - 10-06-2008
I know that most of you brush your teeth at least once a day - or at least I would hope. However, I’m not sure how often you floss your teeth. Therefore, this week’s poll seeks to answer just that. So, do you floss your teeth daily? Please take a few seconds to respond with [...]
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7 Tips for Do-It-Yourself Dentistry - 09-06-2008
You’re probably wondering why I chose this post title since I made it very clear last week in a post that Do-It-Yourself(DIY) Dentistry is not a good idea. Well, in most cases DIY Dentistry is a terrible idea. For example, in situations where teeth need to be extracted, your gums are bleeding uncontrollably, or you [...]
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Take the Dental Hygiene Quiz - 08-06-2008
How much do you know about personal dental hygiene? You may suprise yourself when you take this 10 questions quiz over at Udent.com. This quiz tests your knowledge about tooth brushing, tooth decay, gum disease and more. Who knows, you may learn something! Find the dental hygiene quiz at Udent.com
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Halitosis: Coming to a Mouth Near You - 07-06-2008
Halitosis is all around you - its at the office, at the mall, and even in your home. What is halitosis? Bad Breath. Nobody likes having bad breath, but we hate when other people have bad breath even more. So, what are the possible causes of halitosis, and how can we combat the condition? What is [...]
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Tigers Need Root Canals Too - 06-06-2008
Humans aren’t the only living beings that require the specialized care of a dentist. Obviously, for most animals living in the wild, dental care is not available. However, for the select few animals living in zoos, sanctuaries, etc., dental care is sometimes available. Most of us are familiar with what dental work looks like when [...]
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Dentist Shortage Leads to Do-It-Yourself Dentistry - 05-06-2008
For a growing number of British residents, do-it-yourself(DIY) dentistry is the only option. Sadly, Britain’s state-financed dental service is stretched to its limit - no longer able to care for a significant portion of the British population. The dire situation is easy to explain: Britain simply has too few dentists to properly care for the [...]
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Little Shop of Horrors: Dentist Scene - 04-06-2008
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see the 1986 classic, “Little Shop of Horrors”, I highly suggest you give it a rent. In the clip below, Steve Martin plays the dentist from hell. You know, the evil guy with the drill hell-bent on causing the patient as much trauma as possible. Come to think [...]
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I Need Your Comments - 02-06-2008
That’s right. I need your comments. There are really several reasons why I’d be delighted if you become active in the Dental Heroes community by commenting and joining discussions. Why I Need Your Comments The first reason I need your comments is because comments are perhaps the best way to get feedback from you. I want [...]
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Lack of Dental Insurance Proves Deadly for Poor Kids - 01-06-2008
It’s not often that we hear stories about kids(or anybody) losing their life due to inadequate dental care. However, the recent death of Daemonte Driver, 12, simply because his family could not afford dental insurance should have us all worried. Driver died from complications due to tooth decay. Yes, tooth decay. When is the last [...]
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Save $7 on Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection - 31-05-2008
A few weeks ago(see “Win Free Crest Whitestrips“), I wrote a post about a contest running over at Spaweek.org that featured free Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection as the prize. If you haven’t already entered that contest, why not take a minute to visit Spaweek.org and do so? This time around, I don’t have [...]
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Hypnotism: Coming to a Dentist?s Office Near You - 29-05-2008
You’ve no doubt heard of dentists using laughing gas(nitrous oxide) and Novocaine to dull the pain associated with tooth extractions and other major dental work. But, dentists in Bishop’s Stortford, England, and all over the United States are now employing a new method: hypnosis. David Jackman, of the Bishop’s Stortford Citizen, reports: “Smile and Wellbeing Dental Care, [...]
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Laughing Gas - Dentist Drug of Choice - 29-05-2008
If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, or had minor oral surgery, you’re probably familiar with nitrous oxide - commonly referred to as “laughing gas”. The euphoric effects are unmistakable - so too is the sometimes uncontrollable laughter that ensues as the gas is inhaled. As with most gases, there are also some side effects. [...]
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Enter Listerine?s Live Right - Sleep Tight Sweepstakes - 26-05-2008
Enter the free Live Right - Sleep Tight sweepstakes brought to you by Listerine.com. The contest is seemingly inspired by the ever-strengthening link between oral health and overall health. To highlight this connection, Listerine has teamed up with renowned fitness guru, Denise Austin, to bring you simple, daily routines designed to help you live healthier. [...]
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How to Find a Dentist - 25-05-2008
Choosing the right dentist for you and your family should involve careful consideration. As with anything, do your homework before jumping into the dentist’s chair. You wouldn’t select your family doctor without proper research, and the dentist should be no different. To make the process of finding and selecting the right dentist a little easier [...]
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Win a Rota-dent One-Step Professional Powered Toothbrush - 22-05-2008
Aspen Dental wants to know what makes you smile? It could be your family, your dog, sunsets…anything. All you’ll need to do is fill in a simple entry form with your answers to be entered to win a Rota-dent One-Step? Professional Powered Toothbrush. This contest runs from February 04, 2008 through December 28, 2008. Prize Information The [...]
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Dentist-In-A-Box Coming to a Store Near You - 21-05-2008
Are you ready to begin performing your own tooth extractions, root canals, and reconstructive surgery? Well, now you can with “Dentist-In-A-Box”. You’ll never need to go to the dentist again because everything you need is “in the box”. Ok, maybe not. Dental care costs may be shooting through the roof, but self-dental care still sounds [...]
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Water Picks 101: The Essentials - 20-05-2008
Many of you may not have heard of a water pick before, so I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to this helpful oral care product. I think Wikipedia defines a water pick best, “An oral irrigator (or water pick) is a device that is used to clear away food debris [...]
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Tooth Loss Linked to Several Cancers - 20-05-2008
The American Association for Cancer Research(AACR) recently reported the findings of a Japanese study which found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancers. Scientists from the Aichi Cancer Center in Nagoya and Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine found that “…bacterial infection and inflammation [...]
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Crest Pro-Health Rinse Draws Ire - 18-05-2008
Crest Pro Health Rinse Complaints Mount A small, but vocal group of former Crest Pro Health Rinse users have taken to the internet, and the court system to voice their displeasure for the product. So, what has these people so irked about Crest Pro Health Rinse? Well, apparently they experienced discoloration of their teeth and an [...]
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Bill Cosby Goes to the Dentist - 16-05-2008
In this video, a younger Bill Cosby treats us to a satirical look at a visit to the dentist. I have to tell you, I feel better knowing I’m not the only one who finds it odd when the dentist tries to strike up a conversation about the meaning of life as he’s filling your [...]
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Free Crest Whitestrips Anyone? - 15-05-2008
Our friends over at Spaweek.org are offering 10 lucky winners the opportunity to win a package of Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection as part of the sites monthly promotional giveaways. The prize? (1) Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection kit containing 38 Whitestrip packets Product Information Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection is the [...]
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What does your smile say about you? - 13-05-2008
A lot. Whether we like it or not, our smile tells others a lot about us - the good and the bad. So, what does your smile say about you? Take Colgate’s Smile Style Quiz If you’d like to take an informal, unscientific, but quite entertaining quiz to learn what your smile is telling those around you, [...]
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How to Floss Your Teeth - 13-05-2008
Nobody Likes Flossing Flossing is definitely not on my list of favorite things to do. I’m willing to bet it’s not real high on your list either. However, as much as we don’t want to believe it, flossing is one of the most important ways we can take care of our teeth. The Problem With Flossing The problem [...]
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How Buying a Toothbrush Supports Breast Cancer Awareness - 08-05-2008
This post is actually inspired by a fellow dental blogger, Tammy Davenport over at the About.com Dentistry Blog. She published a post today that is just too important to ignore. Her post highlighted the admirable efforts of a company by the name of Orawave. Orawave is a dental product manufacturer that produces such things as toothbrushes, [...]
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Poll: Which is your favorite toothpaste Brand? - 07-05-2008
If you haven’t visited in the last few days you may have just noticed the brand new poll widget I installed in the right sidebar(you’ll have to scroll down just a bit). I installed the poll widget to encourage Dental Heroes readers to get involved in the community, and have an alternative to posting comments(although [...]
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Mr. Bean Goes to the Dentist - 06-05-2008
Mr. Bean Goes to the Dentist Love him, or hate him, Mr. Bean is one funny dental patient. In this video clip, Mr. Bean shows you what not to do at the dentist’s office. This clip is very reminiscent of the Tim Conway and Harvey Corman sketch(found here) from The Carol Burnett Show decades earlier. So, which [...]
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Save $6 on Popular Crest & Oral-B Dental Care Products - 06-05-2008
Crest and Oral-B are teaming up in the fight against gingivitis. Gingivitis, of course, is the inflammation of the gums - a potentially serious condition that can eventually turn into a worse condition known as Periodontitis. To support their war on gingivitis, Crest and Oral-B are offering special savings on a couple popular products designed to [...]
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Vote for Crest?s ?My Life in Smiles? Photo Contest Winner - 03-05-2008
To help celebrate the launch of Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection, Crest and Gen Art co-sponsored an event they called “My Life in Smiles”. The “My Life in Smiles” contest asked for individuals to send in photos of their “greatest smile moments”. Thousands of people entered photos of their pearly whites in this competition [...]
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Oral Hygiene Especially Important During Pregnancy - 01-05-2008
The American Dental Association(ADA) today released a statement stressing the importance of exceptionally good oral hygiene during pregnancy. This announcement comes as no surprise as the dental community has for several years now been exposing the explicit link between oral health and overall health. However, the link between oral health in pregnant mothers and the overall [...]
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Turning Gold Fillings into Cash - 30-04-2008
That is exactly what a growing percentage of people are doing these days as the economic situation in the states continues to worsen, and the prices of gold continue to rise. According to Steven Jacobs of the Associated Press: “Instead of hanging on to the pieces as souvenirs, many are turning them over to pawnbrokers, coin shops [...]
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Free Powered Toothbrush from Colgate - 27-04-2008
Colgate is currently offering a free battery-powered, kids-themed toothbrush as a promotion for their “Save the World from Cavities” initiative. This is a joint Colgate-Palmolive and American Dental Association initiative designed to “empower children to take control of their dental health”. To receive a brush of your own, complete the steps below. Steps Required to Receive Free [...]
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Study Ranks U.S. Cities with Best and Worst Teeth - 24-04-2008
Just how clean are peoples’ teeth in your city? A recent Men’s Health study sought to find out exactly that. In fact, Men’s Health ranked 100 major U.S. cities on numerous oral hygiene-related factors to determine which city could claim the nation’s cleanest teeth. To explain the factors involved in ranking each city, Men’s Health stated [...]
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Free Sample of Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste - 31-03-2008
So far we’ve posted links to free samples of Aquafresh, Crest, and Sensodyne toothpastes. If that isn’t enough, then give this free offer from Arm & Hammer a try. For a limited time, Arm & Hammer is offering a free sample of their Advance White toothpaste. The free sample is “Brilliant Sparkle” flavored. Don’t ask me [...]
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Funniest Dental Video of All Time: Tim Conway & Harvey Corman - 27-03-2008
Many of you will remember this Tim Conway and Harvey Corman clip from The Carol Burnett Show, but we couldn’t resist posting it, because if you’re anything like us, it never gets old.
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Win a Trip to the Young Hollywood Awards! - 24-03-2008
Hollywood Life and Crest have teamed up to give you a chance to win a trip to the Young Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles. The Grand Prize winner will receive: Tickets to the Young Hollywood Awards Round-trip air transportation and hotel accommodations Spa treatments to relax before a fun-filled evening with the stars Hair and make-up session to get camera-ready [...]
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The Coast-to-Coast Discount Vision Plan - 22-03-2008
If your dental insurance plan doesn’t include vision coverage, then I encourage you to look into the Coast-to-Coast Discount Vision Plan. The Coast-to-Coast Vision Plan is a comprehensive solution that helps to bridge the gap where your current insurance plan fails, or for non-existent insurance coverage. At one point in our lives we are all likely to [...]
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DentalPlans.com Coupon Code - 19-03-2008
If you’re interested in purchasing a discount dental plan through DentalPlans.com, you’ve made a good decision. But before you do, why not save an additional 10% off the already low prices of any of the more than 30 discount dental plans available on DentalPlans.com? To redeem this 10% off offer, simply follow the DentalPlans.com link and [...]
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Free Download of Martina McBride?s Song ?How I Feel? - 16-03-2008
For a limited time, Crest is offering a free download of Martina McBride’s new song, “How I feel” directly from the crest website. With each download, Crest will make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of America. Seems like a win-win to me. This free song is being offered as a promotion for Crest [...]
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The AVIA Dental Plan is our Plan of the Month - 06-03-2008
The AVIA Dental Plan, a newcomer to Dental-Plan-Providers.com is our “Dental Plan of the Month.” The AVIA Dental Plan is worthy of our “Dental Plan of the Month” distinction for several reasons. Just have a look at some of this plans’ benefits below: Affordable dental plans starting at only $8.00 a month Acceptance Guaranteed- No one will be denied No [...]
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Cannabis Smoking Associated with Periodontal Disease - 03-03-2008
A new study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association(JAMA) reports that A New Zealand-led research team found that young adults who were regular cannabis (marijuana) smokers had a higher incidence of periodontal disease by age 32. This doesn’t surprise me in the least. I guess it’s just one more reason to avoid marijuana. [...]
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Free Crest Whitestrips Contest - 28-02-2008
Here’s another great contest brought to you by Crest. Crest is currently running a Crest Whitestrips instant win promotion. All you have to do is go to their promotion website and enter your e-mail address to win. The good news is, even if you don’t win instantly, you’re still entered into a sweepstakes where you can [...]
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Colgate Luminous? Toothpaste Now Available - 26-02-2008
Recently enamel-boosting toothpastes have been flooding the market. Why? I believe it is due to the proactive approach many dentists are taking with preventative care. The focus has shifted to preventative care, and, not surprisingly, the toothpaste companies have responded. The newest enamel-booster to hit the market is Colgate’s Luminous?. Not unlike the other enamel boosters, [...]
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Guide to selecting dental care products - 16-02-2008
If you’ve visited this blog in the past, you’ve probably noticed that one of this things we like to do for our visitors is provide dental care product recommendations and reviews. We make a point not to recommend just any dental care products. In fact, we evaluate every product we see before recommending it. So [...]
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Free Sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean - 05-02-2008
I just ran across another great free toothpaste sample offer. This time, Aquafresh is offering a free sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste. All you need to do to receive your free sample is fill in the form here. Enjoy.
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Save $5 on Crest Whitestrips Premium - 02-02-2008
Crest has just started up a brand new promotion involving their ever popular Crest Whitestrips Premium product. All you need to do is register for a $5 off Crest Whitestrips Premium coupon and you’re done. Crest Whitestrips Premium has been all over the television in recent months touting its superior whitening abilities. Crest claims it [...]
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Dental-Plan-Providers.com Adds Dental News Feeds - 31-01-2008
You can now get all of the dentistry-related news that you could’ve ever asked for and probably more. Thanks to mdlinx.com, we are now offering continuously updated dentistry news feeds covering everything from cosmetic dentistry to dental science. While geared towards dental professionals, anyone can certainly have a look and who knows, you may find something [...]
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DentalPlans.com Launches Spanish Site - 28-01-2008
Most of you who read my blog regularly know about DentalPlans.com. Until now, their site has only been available in English. You can imagine that their product (Discount Dental Plans) would receive significant interest from all ethnic communities. For this reason, they successfully launched a Spanish language site earlier this week - www.PlanesDentales.com. With 108 million [...]
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New Dental-Plan-Providers.com Homepage - 23-01-2008
I’m excited to announce that Dental-Plan-Providers.com has just launched a newly-revamped homepage. The rest of the site will be launched within the next 3-4 days. So, stay tuned for a completely new look, and let us know what you think!
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Free Dental Care For Kids - 09-01-2008
Here’s a great story about some large companies giving back to their communities - and it even appears as though there is some sincerity behind their actions. Carissa Wyant, of the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal reported that several Minnesota companies have recently partnered with the Minnesota Dental Association to provide free dental care to [...]
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Free Sensodyne Toothpaste Samples - 22-12-2007
I recently came across a free toothpaste sample from Sensodyne. Sensodyne is the #1 Dentist and Hygienist recommended brand for sensitive teeth. So, if you have sensitive teeth, it would be worth taking advantage of this offer to see if you like Sensodyne products more than your current brand. Sensodyne is actually giving you a couple [...]
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Win an Oral-B Triumph Electric Toothbrush - 07-12-2007
For those of you who watch the Ellen Degeneres Show, you’ve probably seen this cool electric toothbrush featured as a great gift for the holidays. What makes this toothbrush so unique is that it includes a small wireless “monitor” of sorts that displays in real-time feedback to improve your brushing habits. The monitor displays not only [...]
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Save Your Teeth From Tooth Decay - 03-12-2007
If you are concerned about your oral health, then you must also be concerned with what you eat says the American Dental Association(ADA). Many of us have known this all along, but what is surprising, is that sugary foods and drinks are more popular now than ever. Why this is the case is beyond the [...]
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Special Crest & Oral-B Product Discounts - 30-11-2007
I never get tired of saving my readers money on great dental gear. Today’s offer is no exception. Crest is currently running a promotion that allows you to “Save $3 on your purchase of any 1L or larger Crest Pro-Health Rinse and any one (1) 4.2oz or larger Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste” and/or “Save $3 on the [...]
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The Dental Heroes Adds YouTube Dental Videos - 12-11-2007
If you haven’t taken a look around in awhile, you’re probably noticing I’ve been hard at work adding exciting new features to improve your experience here at The Dental Heroes. Our newest feature is a neat little widget that displays dental-related videos currently found at YouTube. The videos can be found in the right sidebar [...]
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Dentistry Bytes is Now ?The Dental Heroes? - 09-11-2007
After some thought, I’ve decided that our previous name, Dentistry Bytes, was too similar to that of another popular dental care blog - Dental Bytes. In the interest of drawing a distinction between the two blogs, I’ve officially changed the name of my blog. The new name for my blog is - The Dental Heroes. The [...]
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Win a Reunion Worth Up to $20,000 - 04-11-2007
Crest Whitestrips? is currently running a “Holiday Contest” that could send you and 9 of your family members to destination such as: New York City, Miami, Park City, Utah, Cancun, San Diego, or Burlington, Vt. The prize package is worth up to $20,000 and includes hotel and airfare! Also, each of the top 25 finalists [...]
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Halloween To Avoid Tooth Decay This Halloween - 25-10-2007
Tammy Davenport, a dental expert over at About.com gives us several tips for avoiding tooth decay and cavities this Halloween. Mrs. Davenports’ suggestions may seem like common sense to you and I, but we often fail to think about the importance of good oral hygiene around the Halloween Holiday. So what does Davenport suggest we [...]
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Top 5 Dental Plan Benefits - 09-10-2007
Dental Plans are still a relatively unknown alternative to traditional dental insurance. After all, everyone has dental insurance right? Wrong. In fact, according to CDC.gov, more than 108 million Americans are without dental insurance. Why are so many people living without dental insurance. There are several reasons, but the most common are unemployment and the [...]
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The Best Dentistry News Source For Dentists & Consumers - 01-10-2007
One of the most challenging aspects of any dentists job(or anyone in the medical field for that matter) is staying on top of all of the latest advancements being made in the field of dentistry. Typically, this would involve rather frequent trips to medical libraries, numerous magazine subscriptions, and/or hours upon hours of rather tedious [...]