Dr. Steve Bunn

02/15/2026

I recommend electric toothbrushes (ETB) for all ages, and specifically the rechargeable ones. More about them and how to most effectively use them. https://drbunn.com/faq/toothbrushing/

02/11/2026

Research shows it helps to start small if you want new habits to stick.

Do you have some bad habits? Good news — you can make new ones. Here's how https://www.npr.org/2026/02/10/nx-s1-5694679-e1/do-you-have-some-bad-habits-good-news-you-can-make-new-ones-heres-how

01/03/2026

Flu is on the rise. Follow the facts and get vaccinated today!
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/

09/12/2025

Flu and COVID vaccines:

Flu vaccine, ideal window: September through October is the best time for most people in the U.S. to get vaccinated.

September 12 updated, COVID vaccine now available.

The Virginia Department of Health this week issued guidance that should make it easier for residents to receive the shot.

07/13/2025

Va**ng, not so safe.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/well/va**ng-health-risks.html

"When vapes started to become popular in the mid-2010s, the tiny cartridges carried big promises. They were presented as a healthier alternative to ci******es and a path to quit smoking.

Now, researchers are coming to understand the hazards of vapes themselves. In a study from last month, for example, a team of scientists analyzed the mist from popular vapes and found such high levels of heavy metals that one researcher thought their machine had malfunctioned. Other studies have suggested that va**ng can affect the heart, lungs and brain."

A new study that found high levels of heavy metals in popular ni****ne vapes adds to concerns about the products.

02/16/2025

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The annual observance of children’s dental health began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1941. During that year, February 3-7 was designated as Children’s Dental Health Week in Akron, Ohio. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. This single day observance became a week-long event in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. 2025 slogan, ‘Brushing Fights Cavities’. Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.