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The American Dental Association (ADA) is the largest dental organization in the United States. It offers education and benefits to dentists and orthodontists, and helps to regulate the dentistry field around the nation. Your orthodontist, Dr. Scheurer McDevitt, is a member of the ADA and as such has signed the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. That means you are safe in her hands. Here’s why: The ADA Principles of Ethics covers four basic principles t

Did you know that fluoride is considered beneficial for your oral health? Although it may seem surprising given that it is a mineral that at very large doses can be toxic for infants, fluoride is considered safe for human consumption. Due to its benefits, fluoride has been added to a wide array of products and even into the public water supply. Fluoride naturally occurs all over the world in many large bodies of water. Although it is possible to have some fluoride treatment n