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Welcome
This is the official web site of the Minnesota Dental Association. Packed with information you can really use, our site provides a wide variety of oral health topics ranging from the effects of piercing on oral health to why soft drinks can cause tooth decay. You'll also find tools and resources to help you find a dentist if you are new to the community or need a specialist, valuable information if you are considering a career in dentistry, classroom resources to help teach proper oral hygiene, and much more. Click here to learn more about the MDA.
Impact of Dental Budget Cuts
The MDA has developed a video to demonstrate the devastating effect that cuts to public health programs imposed by the Minnesota legislature are having on underserved Minnesotans and the dental clinics that are committed to serving them. Watch this video to see the passion and commitment of safety net providers and the valuable role they play in providing dental care to the underserved.
Give Kids A Smile
Clinics have started to take appointments for Give kids a Smile. To make an appointment for your child, please call the United Way 2-1-1 or refer to our online clinic list.
Visit different dental clinics by clicking the video below to see what volunteer dentists and patients have to say about the Give Kids a Smile program.
New! Pediatric Dental Health Series
Every Tuesday during the month of January, WCCO will be airing a series of pediatric dental health stories on the 5:00 p.m. news. Check them out!
January 5, 2010: Baby bottle tooth decay
January 12, 2010: Dental sealants protect kids from cavities
January 19, 2010: Give Kids a Smile Program
January 26, 2010: Sour candy
The Power of Sour on your Teeth
Chewing and sucking on sour candies has become an increasingly popular trend in our country. Walk into any grocery or convenience store and witness the colorful and enticing array of extremely sour candy treats for sale. But what might appear to be a harmless treat can have a devastating effect on teeth, causing erosion of protective tooth enamel that can be very severe, even leading to permanent tooth loss.
Straight from the Mouth ADA podcasts
The American Dental Association is launching a new series of video podcasts called "Straight from the Mouth" to provide oral health information to the public. Each 3-5 minute episode contains sound clinical and scientific information to help people maintain good oral health. Join the two hosts, Dr. Ruchi Nijjar Sahota and Dr. Eric Grove to learn more about dental health topics like tooth whitening, dental anxiety, oral peircing and more! A new podcast will be posted each month.
Sip All Day, Get Decay
The MDA’s colorful campaign on the harmful effects of soda pop on oral health is nationally recognized as a critical educational tool for dental offices and public health agencies. You may be surprised to learn that, on average, every American consumes 56 gallons of soda pop a year. The health consequences of excessive soda consumption are becoming more and more apparent to dentists. Why? Because the sugar and acid in soda can cause tooth decay, even in patients who have had good dental check-ups in the past.
Workforce Recruitment Assistance for Rural Communities
Recruiting healthcare professionals to rural communities poses challenges -- and opportunities for innovative solutions. Current and projected rural workforce shortages make it increasingly important for dentists, community leaders and other healthcare professionals to work together to meet the needs and demands of rural populations.
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