Reading to your child feeds their imagination and contributes to a deeper understanding of the world. Many children’s books are made to teach a lesson, so it’s best when parents put some thought into the books they choose for their children. With that being said, here are 7 books … [Read more...]
Chocolate: The Best Choice for Your Choppers
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and boxes of chocolate are flying off the shelves! While the “sweets for the sweet” custom is engrained in Valentine’s Day tradition, it wasn't until the mid-1800s that chocolate was placed in heart-shaped boxes and delivered on Valentine’s … [Read more...]
Heart Health and Dental Disease
Your heart does more than beat faster when you see your loved ones; it pumps blood to all the different parts of your body. With such an integrated machine, it stands to reason that the health of your mouth can contribute to the health of your body. Recent studies have shown … [Read more...]
Foundation Grantee Spotlight – JFK Medical Center
Years of neglect can take its toll on your health. No one knows that better than Devang Modi, D.M.D., director of the dental clinic at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center. He has seen countless patients come through the clinic doors who haven’t seen a dentist in many years, … [Read more...]
Make Brushing Fun!
Kids aren’t the easiest to convince that toothbrush time is fun. Often times, nighttime brushing involves tears and angry children. If this sounds like your household at night, there are ways to get around the fight. As tiring as it is, it’s important for parents not to let … [Read more...]