Halloween: A Holiday For Kids, Not Bartenders and Dentists. “In Minneapolis, a local orthodontist made waves [in 2004] when she created a candy buy-back program; for every pound of candy that trick-or-treaters are willing to surrender, they are handed tokens that can be used to purchase gift cards and Webkins.” (Todd Kliman, “Halloween: A Holiday For Kids, Not Bartenders and Dentists,” NPR, October 31, 2008)
A Simple Formula for Whitening Your Teeth. "Light-activated bleaching techniques such as BriteSmile and Zoom are marketed as "breakthroughs" in the science of teeth whitening. But are they any more effective than less expensive bleaching gels or over-the-counter white strips?" (Allison Aubrey, “A Simple Formula for Whitening Your Teeth,” NPR Morning Edition, April 10, 2008) Listen to the NPR program or download it for your collection.
Going Long in the Tooth for a Younger Smile. "The makings of a young smile can now go beyond whitening your teeth. For those who have the means and the inclination, cosmetic dentists now offer subtler improvements, such as lengthening or reshaping your pearly whites." (Allison Aubrey, “Going Long in the Tooth for a Younger Smile,” NPR Morning Edition, January 10, 2008) Listen to Allison’s NPR story. Or download this NPR program.
Paying Kids for Candy. October 30, 1998
