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Poor Posture and Oral Health: Your Desk Job Could Be Affecting Your Jaw

Corporate Wellness, Preventative Dental Care / By

Poor posture, poor jaw. When most people think about ergonomics in the workplace, they picture comfortable chairs and adjustable desks that help prevent back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, few realize that poor posture, particularly forward head posture (FHP), can have significant effects on oral health. This link between ergonomics and oral health highlights […]

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The Impact of Tariffs on the Dental Industry: Why Preventative Care Matters More Than Ever

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Since the election, Google search queries for “tariff” have suddenly spiked – more than 1,650%. Searches for “who pays tariffs” have risen 350%. The United States already has tariffs in place to curb unfair competition from foreign markets and encourage greater reliance on domestic production. However, the proposed increase in tariffs could raise costs dramatically,

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TMJ Disorders (TMD) and Workplace Productivity: How Portable Preventative Dental Care Can Help

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Because November is TMJ Awareness Month, let’s talk about Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), a painful condition that hinders an individual’s productivity, comfort, and overall quality of life. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, and plays a crucial role in everyday functions such as talking, chewing, and breathing. But when the TMJ

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How Wellness Programs Contribute to Employee Health and Corporate Wealth

Corporate Wellness, Onsite Dentistry / By

Happy Halloween! Today, you’re probably preoccupied with eerie events, wicked wassails, spooky surprises, and tricks and treats. Tomorrow, however, is a day to focus on wellness. Autumn is a time of change, the start of a new school year, and the end of lazy summer days. It’s the season in which many people renew their

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Jawline Fitness: How Preventative Dental Care Outshines Trendy Gum Workouts

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The pursuit of a chiseled jawline and overall facial fitness has gained a lot of traction with Gen Z lately. As Callie Holtermann pointed out in her article for the New York Times, “Young men are buying ‘Facial Fitness’ chewing gum that promises to bulk up their jawlines. But dentists say the products are not

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The Human Touch in Dentistry: High-Tech Advances Shouldn’t Come at the Expense of Human-Centric Care

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The human touch, also referred to as bedside manner in the fields of health, is an art that will increase in value as new technologies integrate into our lives at an accelerating pace. On July 30, an AI dental technology company called Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on

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Layoffs Impact Oral Health: Why Onsite Dental Care Should Be Part of Your Outplacement Strategy

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Layoffs and unemployment can have a profound effect on the oral health of displaced workers. Stable employment contributes to early intervention for dental problems. However, once steady income streams and benefits disappear, people are less likely to prioritize regular dental visits to save costs – they’re also more likely to engage in unhealthy habits that

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This Oral Health Month, Let Onsite Dental Care Bring Smiles to Your Workforce

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Oral Health Month is a reminder of how dental hygiene contributes to our overall health and well-being. As the Mayo Clinic points out, the mouth can be a window to the rest of your body: ”Without good oral hygiene, germs can reach levels that might lead to infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.”

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Smile Proudly this Pride Month: How Onsite Mobile Dentistry Promotes LGBTQ+ Oral Health

Corporate Wellness, Mobile Dentistry / By

It’s June, and that means we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Equality, inclusion, acceptance, and support for friends and loved ones in the community are critical to the advancement of our society. We talk a lot about these issues during Pride, but the subject of health is often pushed aside. It shouldn’t be. The National Institute

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Enhanced Employee Retention: How Mobile Dentistry Reduces Turnover and Raises Morale

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Employee retention remains a top challenge for companies in 2024. The Great Resignation, in which job quitting across industries reached historic highs, may have subsided, but it’s not entirely over. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the quit rate peaked at 3.0% in November 2021,

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, Don’t Ignore the Connection Between Dental Care and Mental Wellbeing

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Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated annually every May, was established in 1949 to increase awareness about the vital role that mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. It marks a time when we can dedicate our attention to acknowledging the persistence of mental health issues in society and the workplace, while focusing on

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Mobile Dentistry and Sustainability: Healthy Employees and a Healthy Planet

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Mobile dentistry and sustainability have more in common than you might think. Corporate mobile dentistry, while relatively new, continues to grow in popularity, and not just because of the convenience it accords. Onsite pop ups and mobile dental suites in your conference room can increase employee productivity, reduce absenteeism for dental emergencies, and cultivate stronger

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