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• Blood tests urged for young Ark. dental patients

  April 9, 2013 5:43 PM

  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas health officials on Tuesday recommended blood tests for about 100 young patients of a dentist who sedated them with drugs possibly contaminated with infectious material. Screenings for dozens of patients of the now deceased Dr. William Jarrod Stewart will include tests for hepatitis B,... more »

• Free dental care given at all Comfort Dental locations

  December 24, 2012 6:08 PM

  It was Care Day today at all Comfort Dental locations. It's a chance for people in need to receive free dental care. From cavities to cleanings, dentists did everything today, including pulling trouble teeth that cause pain. They do this annually in ten states. Doctors say it's a great way... more »

• Caring for your child's baby teeth: does it matter? Play Video

  February 6, 2012 9:14 AM

  How important is it to take care of your child's baby teeth? Sure, they'll lose them eventually, but with February being National Children's Dental Health Month , local dentists are urging you to start good oral hygiene habits early. "I do the top twice, and then the bottom twice,"... more »

• Colorado scores a B in kids dental health study

  May 25, 2011 11:50 AM

  A state-by-state report card on childhood oral health give Colorado a B grade saying that the state can do more to prevent tooth decay among kids. The report titled "Making Coverage Matter" was conducted by the Pew Center on the States and found that Colorado only reached five out of... more »

• Ronald McDonald has a healthy set of wheels

  May 19, 2011 8:52 PM

  Do not be surprised if you see a huge Ronald McDonald medical truck in your neighborhood. It is called the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The mobile health unit travels throughout the Pikes Peak region Tuesday through Friday and offers a variety of medical and dental services for people twenty-one... more »

• Ronald McDonald comes to you

  May 19, 2011 2:32 PM

  A partnership between Peak Vista Community Health Centers and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile makes dental and medical care for people under 21 years of age easily accessible. Dental days are Thursdays and Fridays. Medical days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The mobile travels neighborhood to neighborhood offering their... more »

• Dental sealants linked to BPA exposure

  September 7, 2010 4:44 PM

  A new study finds dental sealants commonly used to prevent cavities may expose children to BPA, a controversial chemical thought to be linked with health problems. Researchers found that materials used in sealants can break down into BPA when they come in contact with saliva. BPA levels can spike... more »

• Mercury fillings? X-ray chemicals? Dentists going green

  August 23, 2010 10:17 AM

  Each dentist office in this country can generate a stunning amount of toxic waste--from mercury used in fillings to processing chemicals used for x-rays. Those items must be disposed of properly, but dentists have control over other waste from their practices. "One practice alone, an average dental practice would... more »

• Afraid of the dentist? Patients turn to sedation

  August 18, 2010 12:32 PM

  Plenty of people to have anxieties about going to the dentist. Some are turning to sedation to make the visit a bit easier. Christy King, like 20 percent of Americans, avoided some trips to the dentist because of a dental phobia. Neglecting to get that care for your... more »

• New technology helps make dentist visits a little more comfortable

  April 11, 2010 11:28 AM

  For some, the dentist's chair brings feelings of dread. But thanks to some high tech advances, being in the chair can take less time and much less discomfort. The Novocain numbness your dentist gives you can be annoying. So some dentists are using a new solution called Oraverse. It... more »

• New technology to help make dentist visits a little more comfortable

  April 11, 2010 10:58 AM

  For some, the dentist' s chair brings feelings of dread. But thanks to some high tech advances, being in the chair can take less time and much less discomfort. The Novocain numbness your dentist gives you can be annoying. So some dentists are using a new solution called Oraverse.... more »

• Recession may be grinding down more than your money

  April 3, 2010 11:39 AM

  The recession is making one health problem get worse. Life's daily grind can turn into a nightly one that people often don't know about until they go to the dentist. Dentists everywhere say they're seeing cases of teeth-grinding more than ever before. Since the recession began, dentists everywhere say... more »

• Recession is making one health problem get worse

  April 3, 2010 11:36 AM

  The recession is making one health problem get worse. Life's daily grind can turn into a nightly one that people often don't know about until they go to the dentist . Dentists everywhere say they're seeing cases of teeth-grinding more than ever before. Since the recession began, dentists everywhere... more »

• Mom's kiss can spread cavities to baby

  March 30, 2010 11:01 AM

  When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have "caught" them from her mom. "The dentist handed me this... more »

• A kiss can spread cavities to your baby

  March 30, 2010 10:48 AM

  When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have "caught" them from her mom. "The dentist handed me this... more »

• Teeth grinders maybe suffering from daytime stress

  March 13, 2010 11:34 AM

  People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress. Doctors say teeth grinding can wear down teeth, increase sensitivity, and cause jaw pain. German researchers examined 48 people overnight, and found those with the most daily stress -- especially work stress were most likely to... more »

• Teeth grinders maybe suffering from daytime stress

  March 13, 2010 11:17 AM

  People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress. Doctors say teeth grinding can wear down teeth , increase sensitivity, and cause jaw pain. German researchers examined 48 people overnight, and found those with the most daily stress -- especially work stress were most likely... more »

• Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate CU Dental School

  February 2, 2010 11:25 AM

  Federal investigators plan to look into the distribution of controlled substances at the University of Colorado dental school. The Drug Enforcement Agency will investigate the school's practice of allowing unlicensed residents to write prescriptions using faculty members' credentials. The Denver Post discovered that residents could procure sedation drugs... more »

• Dentists say kid cavities on the come back

  January 31, 2010 9:17 AM

  Dentists are frustrated by a trend they're seeing in young patients. After years of steady decline, there's evidence that cavities are making a comeback. According to the CDC, pediatric cavities were at an all time low in the mid 90's, with 24% of kids ages 2 to 5 having... more »

• Dentists say kid cavities on the come back

  January 31, 2010 9:08 AM

  Dentists are frustrated by a trend they're seeing in young patients. After years of steady decline, there's evidence that cavities are making a comeback. According to the CDC, pediatric cavities were at an all time low in the mid 90's, with 24% of kids ages 2 to 5 having... more »

• Red wine or white? Teeth a fright

  January 17, 2010 12:18 PM

  Monika Jones, 28, loves red wine. What she doesn't love is the "monster mouth" it gives her. "I've found that red wine not only stains my teet h - it turns the inner part of my lips a dark magenta after just two glasses," says Jones, a Seattle writer.... more »

• "Care Day:" Free Dental Care

  December 24, 2009 12:59 AM

  In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Governor Ritter has proclaimed December 24th "Care Day." It is part of a commitment to expand dental care in Colorado. You can go to any Comfort Dental office in Colorado Springs, Monument or Pueblo to receive free dental care from 7:30 a.m... more »

• Health clinic opens for homeless

  October 7, 2009 7:36 PM

  The homeless community in Colorado Springs has a new place to receive medical attention. Peak Vista is opening its new Homeless Health Center on Rio Grande Street just south of downtown. The clinic will provide free medical and dental services to the homeless. Roughly 80 percent of the homeless... more »