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You First Services Awarded Partnership with Veteran Affairs to Offer Oral Healthcare Products at VA Hospitals Nationwide

Anna Costa

You First Services Partners with Tops Friendly Markets to Offer Innovative Oral Healthcare Products In-Store Partnership with local grocery chain will provide unique oral healthcare products in-person for easy accessibility. Buffalo, N.Y. — You First Services, Inc. (YFS), a research and product development company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative technologies, has announced an exciting partnership with Tops Friendly Markets to begin offering Lubricity and MetaQil oral healthcare products in 75 of their […]

ICYMI: World Sjögren’s Day

Anna Costa

ICYMI: Today is World Sjögren’s Day On July 23rd, we honor Swedish ophthalmologist, Dr. Henrik Sjögren, who first observed the immune system disorder characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, now known as Sjögren’s Disease. This is how the Sjögren’s Foundation describes the day: “It is a day meant to put a face on the millions of people who live with this disease or suffer from symptoms and have yet to be diagnosed. It gives […]

June is Oral Health Month

Anna Costa

June Is Oral Health Month! In case you missed it: June is Oral Health Month! In honor of Oral Health Month, the Lubricity team would like to share the importance of your oral health and some tips to achieve optimal oral health. According to the American Dental Association, your mouth may be the first indicator of nutritional deficiencies or even general infections. Some of these signs may be oral lesions or other oral health issues.  […]

Zinc – Important to Prevent Dry Mouth

Anna Costa

Zinc – Important to Prevent Dry Mouth Zinc is a mineral that is critical for several vital functions in our bodies. Its primary role is to ensure the proper functioning of our cells, both their growth and division. Zinc helps your immune system and metabolism function as well.   Additionally, too little zinc can negatively affect one’s oral health, leading to gum disease, dry mouth, a loss of sensation in the tongue, and an altered […]

Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate

Anna Costa

Hyaluronic Acid & Sodium Hyaluronate What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (or HA) is a naturally occurring substance within our bodies, and its primary function is to retain water within tissue cells. HA help to keep our joints lubricated, eyes moist, and skin moisturized. It’s typically found in our skin, ligaments, connective tissue, bones, lips, and cartilage.   While hyaluronic acid is mainly known as an ingredient in skincare products, HA is available in serums or moisturizers, […]