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In light of recent news reports questioning the need to floss, the ADA recommends flossing daily as an important way to take care of teeth and gums. Check out the ADA website for more details.

Text2Floss is now available in four languages, with German most recently added to English, Spanish and Arabic. There are two important upcoming events which will feature the Text2Floss app including the ADHA 2016 annual convention, held in Pittsburg, and the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH). The International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) is held…

Dr. Tony Hashemian presented a session on  Promoting Oral Health Literacy through Innovative Mobile Technology at the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) 94th annual convention held in Scottsdale, Ariz. on April 13-17. During his presentation, Dr. Hashemian discussed the potential advantages that healthcare apps provide for patient oral and systemic health. He also reviewed the research…

The Western Regional Dental Convention is an annual meeting held in Arizona. It is attended by dental professionals and attracts national dental leaders and quality presenters. This year, Dr. Tony Hashemian and Azra Baab promoted Text2Floss and Ph2OH initiatives at their convention booth sponsored by ATSU.

A new two-minute Text2Floss video was released and sponsored by Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona. Check out the Text2Floss promotional video to learn how to use the Text2Floss App.

Dr. Tony Hashemian visited Abu Dhabi to roll out the Arabic version of Text2Floss.  While there, he participated in the first Give Kids a Smile, GKAS, event in the UAE at the International Center for Dental Excellence. At the pre-conference session of the AEEDC meeting in Dubai, Dr. Tony Hashemian  conducted a workshop session. The…

Delta Dental of Arizona, in appreciation of the success of the Text2Floss program, provided an additional $15,000 for its use in Arizona Community Health Centers. Funding will help ensure the increase us of the Text2Floss app in CHC clinics.

2015 was another busy year for Text2Floss. It was presented in multiple global venues from Santiago, Chile to Bangkok, Thailand as well as the UAE, Qatar, and Mexico. Text2Floss also received a 25K grant in 2015, from Delta Dental Foundation, to promote oral health via social media. In addition, an Android version of Text2Floss was recently released…