Marlene Clark has seen her share of children missing class because of an aching tooth. The pulsing pain can make it hard to pay attention and adds up to lost classroom time.

October 21, 2004

Comfort Dental will offer free dental care to those in need at two Mesa offices 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24.

This weekend, the floor of the Arizona State Fairgrounds Coliseum will be transformed into a large dental clinic for people seeking care.

Mesa’s Comfort Dental, 1130 S. Country Club Drive, will offer free dental care to those in need from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24 as part of the company’s national Care Day. Nationally, about 300 Comfort Dental dentists and 1,300 staff members donate their time on Care Day.

The London 2012 Olympians showed the world how one can devote themselves to exercise and perfect health. But what many do not know is that the athletes were also given the opportunity to improve their oral health.

Veterinarians are quick to explain the importance of brushing, but studies show that 65 percent of pet owners do not brush their pet’s teeth. By investing up to 2 minutes a day brushing your pet’s teeth, you can improve their health and enjoy their fresher breath.

Hundreds of underprivileged elementary school children from the Mesa and Apache Junction school districts will visit A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Friday for free basic dental care.

Q: Where are you from and what did you do before opening your business?

Patients of a Valley dentist who declared bankruptcy and closed his office fear they are going to be left with unfinished dental work and bills for completed service.

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers will provide free, preventative dental care and oral hygiene education to more than 3,000 underserved children across the East Valley.

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry in Gilbert is taking reservations for its second annual Charity Day on Oct. 17.

Mesa Community College's Dental Hygiene program is looking for patients who have not received dental hygiene care in the past three years or longer to receive complimentary oral health screenings.

In July of 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that amalgam is a safe material for dental restorations. By the end of 2010, the FDA reopened the investigation due to pressures from various health organizations questioning the ruling. In December 2010, the American Dental Association (ADA) created an advisory panel to continue its own investigation on the safety of amalgam material for dental restoration. Last month the ADA panel intensively reviewed existing and new scientific information on amalgam dental safety and found that the FDA ruled appropriately in July of 2009.

In July of 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that amalgam is a safe material for dental restorations. By the end of 2010, the FDA reopened the investigation due to pressures from various health organizations questioning the ruling. In December 2010, the American Dental Association (ADA) created an advisory panel to continue its own investigation on the safety of amalgam material for dental restoration. Last month the ADA panel intensively reviewed existing and new scientific information on amalgam dental safety and found that the FDA ruled appropriately in July of 2009.

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

For those of us who live in Arizona, water is an essential part of our nutrition. The body is made of 60 to 75 percent water. Every cell in our body requires water to function. With the summer heat, hydration with water is essential not only for the body, but for the mouth and teeth as well.¬

Children in need will receive needed dental treatment and care this month as part of the Arizona Dental Foundation’s Give Kids a Smile. This year, the foundation will continue its record-setting pace, providing more than 1,200 children from low-income schools free restorative care through statewide activities.

Here's something to sink your teeth into: discounted rates for dental work.

November 16, 2004

Dental care is a luxury many Americans can’t afford.

With the holidays over, students are back in college. Parents may have noticed that their child has lost weight, gained weight, or changed their daily hygiene habits after a semester at college. Parents may have sent their child to the dentist during the holidays, and may have found their child came back with more cavities than before college.