MayoOralHealth

The Department of Dental Specialties at Mayo Clinic

Our multidisciplinary team of oral health specialists care for your healthy smile

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When you have sensitive teeth, certain activities such as brushing, eating, and drinking, can cause sharp, temporary pain in your teeth. Learn what causes sensitive teeth and what treatments are available: https://t.co/B6dBGCzOKy
#sensitiveteeth #oralhealth

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Every smile has a story, and that's especially true for our youngest patients receiving care for cleft palate. Learn more about Walker and how Mayo Clinic teams transformed his smile and celebrated that journey: https://t.co/pgPZvyDgXt
#cleftstrong #orthodontics #NAM

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Dr. Arthur Bigsby III, Mayo Clinic Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology Class of 2022, was recently awarded the Maxillofacial Foundation Award. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏
#maxface #prosthodontics #aamp2022

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Reminder: Oral Health Grand Rounds is tomorrow at noon! Dr. Caroline Davidge-Pitts will present "Providing Affirming Care to Transgender and Gender Diverse People” a free CE for dental professionals.
https://t.co/R6hDE8TwD5
#dentaleducation #dentalCE #inclusion

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It's a Dental Specialties reunion! 🎉 The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics recently held its annual meeting. The conference allowed Mayo Clinic's Maxillofacial Prosthodontists and current and many former fellows to gather for continuing education.
#aamp2022

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The American Academy of Periodontology held its 108th annual meeting last week in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Scott Gruwell, Mayo Clinic Periodontist, along with dental assistants Pam and Marcie, were in attendance.
#AAP #perio #continuingeducation

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Don't forget to brush! November 1st is National Brush Day. Good oral health and toothbrushing habits are important to maintain a healthy smile.
#nationalbrushday #oralhealth #healthymouth #brushandfloss

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Check out this 1930's newspaper advertisement for Dr. C. Lewis Riley, a dentist from Omaha. Dr. Riley was the great-grandfather of Mayo Clinic Prosthodontist, Dr. Olivia Muller. 🦷✨
#tbt #dentalhistory

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Is a water pick more effective cleaning in between teeth than standard dental floss? 🤔
Find out here: https://t.co/CAxOttHXuh
#oralhealth #brushandfloss

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Dental Specialties participated in the Mayo Clinic Health Care Career Festival on October 11th. The festival offers high school students an opportunity to explore a wide range of exciting career opportunities. 😀💼
#dentalcareer #mayocliniccareer #dentalspecialties

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Many healthcare providers don't get much training in the evaluation of dental conditions. Dr. Olivia Muller, Mayo Clinic Prosthodontist, discusses dental care and dental infections for the primary care provider in the #MayoClinicTalks Podcast.
Listen here: https://t.co/LIQD1EHMtI

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month! At Mayo Clinic, we have a talented team of dental hygienists to support the needs of the practice and promote oral health. Please join us in celebrating our amazing hygienists! 😀
#ADHA #dentalhygiene #oralhealth

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🎂 Happy 104th anniversary to Mayo Clinic's Section of Dentistry. This early Mayo Clinic directory features Dr. Boyd Gardner, (in the bottom row, center right) who started the Section on October 1st, 1918.
#dentalhistory #mayoclinichistory

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We recognize Dr. John Edward Volz as he finished his career at Mayo Clinic on September 1st. Dr. Volz was a consultant at Mayo Clinic for 15 years and was loved by his patients for his kind and gentle demeanor. Enjoy your retirement Dr. Volz! 🥳

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Did you know 1 out of every 4 people are infected with HPV and half of HPV-related cancers are in the mouth and throat? Mayo Clinic recommends all patients start their two-dose HPV vaccine series at age 9.
Learn more here: https://t.co/RslUujFWgo
#HPV #oralcancerprevention

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Reminder: Oral Health Grand Rounds is tomorrow at noon! Dr. Dante Merlino will present "HPV, the Oral Cavity and Trends,” a free CE for dental professionals.
https://t.co/R6hDE8TwD5
#dentaleducation #dentalCE #HPV #oralcancer #ENT

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Dr. Sarah K. Lee is a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist at Mayo Clinic who was recently interviewed for a column that highlights the kinds of people you think about when you think about Mayo Clinic. Get to know a little more about Dr. Lee: https://t.co/wGhir2CyZh
#wearemayoclinic

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Often misdiagnosed as dental pain or a sinus issue, trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes painful sensations to your face. Watch the #MayoClinicMinute to learn more: https://t.co/a6bsKfsm6f

#trigeminalneuralgia #facepain #dentalpain

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Reminder: Oral Health Grand Rounds is tomorrow at noon! Dr. Wayne Nicholson will present "Opioids and Pain Management," a free CE for dental professionals.
https://t.co/R6hDE8TwD5
#dentaleducation #dentalCE #opioids

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Dr. Yuliya Petukhova is an artist pursuing oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Mayo Clinic. Pictured are her two favorite pieces, a cephalometric analysis overlying the night sky and a total TMJ replacement.
Shared with permission, @artsy_surgeon