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October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Did you know that Dental Hygienists and Dentists are mandated reporters for abuse and neglect?

Maryland requires that Dentists and Dental Hygienists have 2 hrs. of continuing education on Abuse and Neglect for license renewal. The Mid-Atlantic P.A.N.D.A. Coa...lition, co-founded by Chase Brexton's dental hygenist, solicited the Maryland State Dental Board of Dental Examiners for this requirement.Read More

National Dental Hygiene Month:

Did you know that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease are 7 times more likely to deliver premature, low-birth weight babies.

Did you know periodontal (gum) disease is one of the major complications of diabetes? In fact, approximately 95% of Americans who suffer from diabetes... have periodontal (gum) disease.

Did you know that oral cancer is more common than leukemia; skin melanoma; Hodgkin’s disease; and cancers of the brain, liver, bone, thyroid gland, stomach, ovaries, and cervix; and is typically caused by long-term use of tobacco products and alcohol.

Now is a great time to schedule a visit with your dental hygienist for a thorough mouth exam. Call us today at 410-837-2050 extension 2603 to schedule an appointment with a Chase Brexton dental provider.Read More

National Dental Hygiene Month:


Flossing is also important and must be part of your daily oral health practices. Flossing removes plaque (a combination of food, saliva and bacteria) from in between your teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease starts.


Some people may find flossing difficult, but there are a... variety of dental floss holders and other devices that can make it easier. To make sure you are flossing correctly, please visit:Read More

Did you know October is also National Dental Hygiene Month? Many oral health problems and diseases such as dental decay (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease can be controlled by proper oral health care practices and by visiting your dentist regularly.

Chase Brexton currently provides dental services at our Mt. Ve...rnon, Randallstown, Coumbia and Easton Centers. For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers, please call 410-837-2050 x2603 or visit us on the web at:Read More

Mark your calendars! This Sunday, October 11 is the 21st annual celebration of National Coming Out Day. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or an ally, there are ways for everyone to celebrate. Tell your story, speak out for your community, attend a local event, or even donate to Chase Brexton Health... Services!

For more information or additional ways to share your story, visit the Human Rights Campaign website. http://www.hrc.org/issues/youth_and_campus_activism/13476.htmRead More

Did you know that every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States and every 13 minutes another women dies of it?

The best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer is early detection through screenings such as mammograms, MRIs and clinical breast exams. It is also ...recommended that women perform breast self-exams in between the times they go for their yearly mammograms or clinical exams.

For a quick resource on how to give yourself a breast exam: http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/sns-health-breast-cancer-self-exam,0,5423841.storyRead More