By Jason Pawloski, RDN | Registered Dietitian There is no one single diet or style of eating that works for all! For many, one important thing to consider when eating healthfully is honoring some of the traditions of your upbringing or family history. This may mean preparing common meals that your family and ancestors used […]
By Alexander Clabourne, RDN | Registered Dietitian Have you ever struggled to find something healthy for lunch while at work or didn’t have enough time to meal prep? Look no further with these simple lunches that can be made in five minutes or less! Eating healthy does not need to be a complex task. It’s […]
By Annie Dodt, RDN | Registered Dietitian Let’s face it, in the age of technology, there’s endless nutrition information available, making it difficult to be an informed consumer and knowing who and what to trust. Nutrition can be confusing to navigate and conflicting information from health influencers without expertise doesn’t make it any easier. Here […]
By Mina Youssef, RDH | Dental Hygienist Is Charcoal Dangerous for My Teeth? Charcoal is known to be a very abrasive substance. Charcoal is very coarse and gritty, which in turn helps to remove surface stains and plaque from your teeth. Also, charcoal is so harsh that it also wears away the top layer of […]
By Jane Roots, RDH | Dental Hygienist Yes! Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. According to the ADA, Fluoride has been considered safe, effective, and necessary in the prevention of tooth decay since 1950. By strengthening and slowing down the decay process, fluoride limits the ability for plaque and bacteria to break down the enamel of […]
Among many of his accomplishments, Dr. Louis T. Wright was the first African American on the surgical staff of a non-segregated hospital in New York City. Louis T. Wright was born in 1891 in La Grange, Georgia. Wright was the son of a doctor and graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 1911. He went on […]
By Jane Roots, RDH | Dental Hygienist There’s a lot more to your teeth than what you can see with the naked eye. Luckily, we have X-rays to see parts of your teeth that aren’t easily visible, like in between tooth surfaces. Dental X-rays are just like X-rays for any other part of your body. […]
By Celeste Ouyoung, RDH | Dental Hygienist We all know that the number one rule for healthy teeth and gums is brushing and flossing, but knowing and practicing are two very different things. Just because we know it by heart does not mean we follow it. Many people think just brushing twice a day is enough […]
By Celeste Ouyoung, RDH | Dental Hygienist Need help deciding on the toothbrush that is right for you? We’ve got you covered. The best kind of toothbrush is one with a soft bristle. Using a soft bristled toothbrush is the safest and most comfortable toothbrush to use. It will minimize the risk of scratching and damaging […]
Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American female to earn a medical degree in the United States. Born in 1831 in the state of Delaware, Dr. Crumpler worked for 8 years as a nurse before pursuing a degree in medicine. She would then go on to graduate in 1863 from the New England Female […]
