News reports coming out of the Denver area

 are telling Colorado residents that plastic microbeads from toothpaste and cleansers are making their way down their drains and into their rivers. While that is a concern, dental hygienists are also noticing these same microbeads are making an appearance under the gums of their patients.

"Some of us may have seen little blue particles in our patients' gums and around their gum lines," said Anastasia Turchetta, RDH. "That's a concern because they aren't biodegradable. It's really important that we know the ingredients in our toothpaste and we're able to educate our readers about those ingredients."

In an e-mail to the ABC-TV affiliate in Denver (linked above), Procter and Gamble, the manufacturer of Crest, stated, "We are discontinuing our limited use of micro plastic beads in personal care products as soon as alternatives are qualified." According to 

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Turchetta had many other thoughts on the subject of microbeads, their effects on the environment and patient health, and whether patients and dental professionals should continue to use the products. Click below to watch the video.

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News reports coming out of the Denver area are telling Colorado residents that plastic microbeads from toothpaste and cleansers are making their way down their drains and into their rivers. While that is a concern, dental hygienists are also noticing these same microbeads are making an appearance under the gums of their patients.

Are plastic microbeads from toothpaste causing problems for the environment and patients? [VIDEO]

In the musical “Annie,” it was said that you’re never fully dressed without a smile. At a recent media conference for 

 at the California Dental Association spring session in Anaheim, 

, a psychologist from New York, told the crowd that a smile is not only an essential part of your everyday wardrobe, but should also be a part of your everyday mental makeup as well.

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,” spoke to the CDA media crowd about the effect that a smile can not only have on you and your outlook, but also how it can affect those around you as well.

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In a talk dubbed, “The science behind a smile,” Dr. Demarais listed several examples for the audience of not only how the brain functions differently when a smile is present, but also psychological studies that showed the difference a smile can make.

“In one study, people looked at photos of other people, some of whom were smiling and some of whom had other facial expressions,” Dr. Demarais said. “When the photos were shown to the same people later but all the photo subjects had the same expression, people remembered the faces of those who smiled more than the people who didn’t.”

Following her talk, Dr. Demarais took the time to summarize her talk for 

. Click below to hear Dr. Demarais talk about the science behind a smile.

In the musical “Annie,” it was said that you’re never fully dressed without a smile. At a recent media conference for Philips Oral Healthcare at the California Dental Association spring session in Anaheim, Dr. Ann Demarais, a psychologist from New York, told the crowd that a smile is not only an essential part of your everyday wardrobe, but should also be a part of your everyday mental makeup as well.

Discussing the science behind a smile

At the recent California Dental Association spring session in Anaheim, 

 unveiled its new Zoom Take-Home Whitening Kits.

Following the introduction of the product, Catherine Diaz-Cardozo, professional marketing manager with Philips Oral Healthcare, conducted an exclusive video with 

According to the manufacturer, Philips Zoom has redesigned its superior 

 formulas and created custom-fit solutions for patients’ individualized needs. With new Take-Home Whitening Kits featuring five customized treatments, it’s never been easier to find the perfect whitening system for every patient – whether they want a gentle treatment or maximum shades fast. New packaging clearly indicates formula differences, providing patients with a whitening experience that suits their lifestyle.

Click below to watch our exclusive interview on the new Zoom Take-Home Whitening Kits with Diaz-Cardozo...

According to Philips, the five Zoom Take-Home Whitening Kits include...

The most dramatic results for a healthy, white smile

The healthy, white treatment for sensitive teeth

For a lasting healthy, white smile between treatments

*Patients should discuss duration of use with their dental professional

At the recent California Dental Association spring session in Anaheim, Philips Oral Healthcare unveiled its new Zoom Take-Home Whitening Kits.

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Are plastic microbeads from toothpaste causing problems for the environment and patients? [VIDEO]

Discussing the science behind a smile

CDA Presents 2014: Introducing Philips Zoom Take-Home Whitening Kits