Cavities Suck – and So Does Your Dental Insurance

Coverage Isn’t Access The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) reports that 88% of the U.S. population has some form of dental coverage –...

Like Supports Like: What Food Can Teach Us About the Body

One time, a patient brought me a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. He walked into the operatory, set it on the counter, and simply stated, “I brought...

The Psychology of Habits

Motivation, Observation, and Picking Up New Habits A few months ago, I was working with one of my patients and noticed his gums were red and...

The Magic of Saliva: How a Simple Test Can Reveal So Much

Economists use the term ‘moral hazard’ to describe how people take greater risks when they feel protected by insurance. In the dental world, this...

It’s All Connected: Why Your Mouth Matters More Than You Think

Welcome Readers I’m Carinne Hawley, founder of Empowering Smiles and I’m passionate about prevention ((And saliva. I’m very passionate about saliva...