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 […]
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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Halloween, originally a celebration of the bounty reaped during the harvest season, has always summoned the specter of indulgence. Today, that same spirit endures, infusing the holiday’s spooky parties, creative costumes, sweet treats, and festive beverages. While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, the excesses of candy and alcohol can have frightening
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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, 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
Bruxism is a word that many people learned during the height of the pandemic. It’s the clinical term for excessive teeth clenching or grinding. And one of the foremost factors that contributes to this involuntary and detrimental oral health habit is stress. HR leaders are no strangers to the complications that arise in the workplace
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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
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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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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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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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
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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