DIY dentistry raises concerns
Some jobs are best left to the professionals and that includes dental health, according to a StatePoint article picked up by Yahoo News featuring ADA President Linda Edgar, D.D.S.
"The ADA's primary concerns with DIY dentistry are, and always have been, patient safety and quality care," Dr. Edgar said. “Our job as dentists is to put patient health first.”
In between dental checkups, people should look for products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance to ensure they are backed by evidence-based research and science.
“Dental products are never one-size-fits-all,” she said. “No two mouths are alike, which is why it's important to work directly with an ADA dentist or orthodontist to determine the precise care that your body needs.”
Read more: Yahoo News
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