Health | Think you can work on your own teeth? Think again!
Dangerous TikTok Trend Shows People Using Nail Files on Their Teeth—And Dentists Are Cringing Videos on the social media platform feature young influencers and amateurs showing off the dangerous tooth-smoothing technique, which involves grinding the enamel with an ordinary emery board or metal nail file. “I’m gonna file my teeth down with a nail file […]
Inside Edition | The DIY TikTok Trend of Teeth-Filing Is Horrifying Dentists
The TikTok trend of filing teeth with a nail fire is making many people horrified. The DIY dental procedure is giving dentists a toothache. “When I saw these videos, I almost fell off my chair,” said Dr. Kami Hoss. “We get one set of teeth and once you file it down, it’s never going to […]
Dentistry Today | Why I Stand Behind the ADA and Not the WHO
If there is ever a more critical time to have unity among health organizations about providing treatment to patients, it is now. That is why the latest and inconsistent recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ADA are so frustrating. As dental professionals, it is important we remain open and continue to provide […]
Parents Magazine | I’m a Dad and a Dentist: Here Are 8 Ways I Protect My Kid’s Teeth
My 8-year-old doesn’t have cavities or crooked teeth and that’s not by chance. Here’s my oral health guide for parents with kids of all ages. By Kami Hoss, DDS, MS When I was growing up, I had more cavities than I’m willing to admit, and my mouth was so small that I had four of my […]
US News | In the COVID Era, Dental Appointments Won’t Be the Same
TUESDAY, June 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dental offices responded to COVID-19 lockdowns in much the same way as other medical professions, halting routine visits and only providing emergency care to patients in dire need. But now that stay-at-home orders are lifting, many dentists are reopening, but with new protocols to limit infection. Your dental […]
Consumer Reports | Your Guide to Getting Medical Care Now
Is it safe to see your doctor in person, get an elective procedure, or have your child vaccinated? What to know and what to do. If you’re like many Americans, you may have seen a doctor in person in recent months only if you absolutely had to. That’s because in mid-March—at the recommendation of the […]
Axios | The Pandemic’s Disruption of Key Health Procedures
Shutdowns have been necessary to “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus pandemic and lessen the impact on our health care system, but these steps may also be leading to worrisome delays in key health checkups and procedures worldwide. Why it matters: An interruption of vaccination campaigns, dental checkups, and preventative cancer screenings, plus stories of […]
