We recently had snow in western KY and middle TN and my family and I had a crazy adventure with the snow and travelling though it! You see we were in Florida and it snowed in Nashville, where we would be flying back to to get to Kentucky. Confidently we decided to...
Investigators have examined the relationship between micronutrient intake, vitamin D serum levels and the Chronic Oral Diseases Burden. In the study, published in Oral Diseases, the investigators used cross-sectional data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition...
Serve the Right Kind of Crunch Potato chips are standard party fare, but they bring unwanted guests into your mouth. Chewed-up chips often settle in the pits of your teeth, giving cavity-causing bacteria the chance to make a meal from your teeth. Instead, put...
Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth...
I’m a workout kind of girl. I LOVE working out, especially running, especially in the summer, especially when it’s hot and the sun is shining. You see I am efficient. As in, if I am running while it’s sunny, I’m also getting some sun on my legs. I hope my...
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Women’s Conference here in Owensboro. The name of the conference was Joy Comes in the Morning and it’s led by my good friend, Dr. Laura Murphy. Now many of you have heard part of her story, and the meaning behind this...
In an article published in The New York Times, experts offered five tips on which habits to prevent to protect the teeth. Experts advised Americans to refrain from chewing on unpopped popcorn kernels, ice and writing utensils like pens — which can chip tooth enamel...
This January marks the anniversary of a 2018 event that changed lives. A message was sent to 1.4 million residents in Hawaii, warning that a ballistic missile was headed to Hawaii and that “This is not a drill.” Residents did not receive any further information for 38...
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused...
Dr. Rowland has been nominated for the prestigious Athena Award presented by Girls, Inc. The Award recognizes someone within the community who has: Actively assisted women in realizing their full leadership potential Demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative...
