Cranberries Contain Possible Anti-caries, Anti-plaque Agents (Science Daily)
Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry harbors several anti-oxidants (flavonoids) that show the ability to counteract the damaging effects of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries (tooth decay).

Oral care for your pet
A layer of bacteria-laden dental plaque on the teeth and gums imperils your pet’s health.

Austin Murphy: Catching up with the Tour on my first day in France (Sports Illustrated)
That’s what I’m talking about — a dispatch on the Tour de France preceded by an actual French dateline!

New-school crystal ball (The Aspen Times)
One recent Monday morning I sat in my office reading a batch of particularly dreadful e-mails I received in response to a particularly controversial column I had submitted the Friday before. They contained the usual comments about my lack of…

Withering Glance: Be and breathe. And floss, people (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, relationships, grooming and more in a weekly dialogue. RN: Here’s a factoid to make you wince: According to an American Dental Association survey, one-third of all Americans are shockingly unfamiliar with dental floss. In a recent survey, one-third said they fall between the “once a week or less” category and the “never”

Regular brushing, flossing can prevent bad breath
This week’s expert is Dr. Thomas L. Quinn, owner and operator of Quinn Dental in Springfield for the past 30 years.

The toothpaste truth test
There was a time when we chose a toothpaste simply because we liked the taste. Not any more.

No guts, no glory, no Lelie (Denver Post)
There is a cold, hard reason why Broncos receiver Ashley “AWOL” Lelie will never be the football player that graying Rod Smith is at age 36, the same reason Denver absolutely needs Smith to reach the Super Bowl.

How Real Women Stay Beautiful (Manila Bulletin)
Are you serious?!” After years of fantasizing about the perfect proposal, this is the answer most women blurt out when finally asked for their hand in marriage. This is the same reply I gave my editor when she invited me to write a beauty column. I am no expert on beauty, far from it.