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Gen Z, Cigarettes, and Zyn: What Dentists Are Seeing

For years, cigarette smoking among young people seemed to be fading into history. Public health campaigns, widespread education, and changing cultural attitudes pushed smoking rates steadily downward. But a surprising shift is emerging among younger adults. Members of Generation Z, those born roughly between 1997 and 2012, are showing renewed interest in nicotine products. That […]

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New Year, a Fresh Start for Dental Care Access

Corporate Wellness, Dental Insurance, Mobile Dentistry, Onsite Dentistry, Oral Health, Portable Dental Care, Preventative Dental Care / By wpengine

A new year brings renewed dental benefits. But when it comes to dental care, many people still fall into the same pattern: I’ll get to it later. For employers and employees alike, the early months of the year present a valuable opportunity: to rethink how easy dental care actually can be to access. The “Later”

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Distracted workers staring down at their desks in an illustration of employee disengagement

The Cost of Employee Disengagement and How Preventative Onsite Dentistry Can Help

Corporate Wellness, Preventative Dental Care / By badminst11

Employee disengagement is a silent killer when it comes to workplace productivity and profitability. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, worker attrition and disengagement cost median S&P 500 companies about $282 million annually. These financial losses are only the tip of the iceberg. Disengaged employees can erode team morale, stifle innovation, and leave

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A cat in a business suit slouches over its desk to show the link between poor posture and jaw pain

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

Corporate Wellness, Preventative Dental Care / By badminst11

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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Image of a truck with dental equipment and materials being blocked from entering a country by a large wall. The image represents the impact tariffs could have on the dental industry.

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

Dental Insurance, Preventative Dental Care / By badminst11

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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