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We are all aware of the traditional forms of tobacco. But emerging tobacco products in the forms of dissolvable orbs, sticks and strips provide nicotine without the spit or second hand smoke. The reduction of second hand smoke is great but there is a lack of research which makes the dental community very concerned. These…

For many years the profile of an at-risk patient for oral cancer was a male smoker over the age of 40.  But now, their is a group of individuals who’s cancer rate is increasing faster than the old model and it has everyone concerned.   Oral and head and neck cancer is increasing in men…

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To honor Oral Cancer Awareness Week our team at Hereford Dental Health will provide complimentary advanced screenings to all our regularly scheduled patients and non patients. Oral Cancer screenings are a routine part of our everyday patient experience. We want to accommodate everyone interested in a FREE Oral Cancer screening. Our team has set aside…

So far we had raised over $35,000 since we started our Smiles For Life campaign. Our office is one of the few that continue this program year round. Please view the video and spread the word. Please visit the Giving Back page on our website for more information about this great program. Video link http://smilesforlife.org/Smiles…

Did you know that xylitol is nature’s secrete weapon that effectively fights back against the caries process.  Dental caries continues to be ranked as the most prevalent global disease.  Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol that cannot be metabolized by the bacteria that causes cavities.  Since it can’t be metabolized the bacteria starve resulting…

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