Story by Bernard Little | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 02.01.2024
Feb. 1 begins National Children’s Dental Health Month, observed to bring awareness to the importance of oral health and “how it can positively impact the entire body,” shared Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Bradley Bennett, Hospital Dental Department Chief, Pediatric Dentistry at Walter Reed. Bennett explained that teeth are not only important for proper chewing and nutrition intake, but also for......
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 10.06.2021
Mask wearing won't ruin your teeth.
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 02.18.2021
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and when it comes to pediatric dental health, you can’t but help think of the mantra: ?'Brush after every meal, floss daily, see the dentist twice a year for checkups, and avoid sugary foods and drinks.’ But during the pandemic, what advice do parents need to help keep their children’s teeth healthy when pediatric dental clinics may......
Courtesy Story | Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen | 02.17.2021
Cavities (“dental caries”) are decayed areas of the tooth surface that develop into tiny openings or holes. Tooth decay is a preventable chronic disease. It is an extremely common health disorder. Anyone who has teeth can develop cavities....
Story by Senior Airman Cassandra Whitman | 354th Fighter Wing | 10.25.2017
Halloween is fast approaching and excitement mounts as children prepare to dress in their favorite ghost, ghoul, or goblin costumes. Children will walk door-to-door in the cold, Alaskan weather in hopes of getting a bucket full of free, sugary candy. While candy can be sweet and delicious, cavities, at any age, are not. There are some simple tricks to help children and adults alike, prevent......
Story by Airman 1st Class Klynne Pearl Serrano | 97th Air Mobility Wing | 09.07.2012
Food debris from breakfast, lunch and dinner builds-up on and in-between teeth throughout the day. Most people brush their teeth in the morning and at night before going to bed. But brushing alone will not get rid of all food debris....
