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Facts about fluoridated tap water
Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.
March 19th, 2025

America’s first African-American dentist: Robert Tanner Freeman
In 1867, Robert T. Freeman joined Harvard University’s newly opened School of Dentistry. Two years later, he and George Franklin Grant graduated, becoming the first officially trained African-American dentists in the U.S.
February 2nd, 2018

America’s first African-American dentist: Robert Tanner Freeman
Freeman was born to former slaves in 1846 in Washington, DC. At a young age, Freeman became an apprentice to local dentist Henry Bliss Noble. When he was old enough, Noble encouraged Freeman to apply to colleges to become a fully trained and certified dentist.
February 3rd, 2017

Retire from your job, not your dental benefits
Often left out of many retirees’ futures is employer-funded health and dental benefits. According to the U.S. Census, over 6,000 Americans turn 65 each day, but only about 32% of retirees receive continued health benefits from their employer.
March 4th, 2016