Dental and Oral Care: Why It Impacts Your Whole Body

Good oral hygiene is about much more than a pretty smile. Your mouth can often impact the health of the rest of your body. OnQ's Tonia Caruso begins a four-part series by explaining why we all need to care about our teeth, gums and more.


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Every year on October 11th, it is “National Coming Out Day”.  National Coming out Day is a day where gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual people, can “come out” to others about their sexuality.  October 11th was picked as National Coming Out Day to commemorate the march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights.


This week the gang discusses President Obama's State of the Union address, the controversy surrounding the alleged beating of Jordan Miles by Pittsburgh Police, the closing of UPMC Braddock, and the State's move to ban cell phones. Special Guest:  David DeAngelo.


Tonight the gang discusses Obama's decision on sending more troops, the proposed tuition tax, and the police shooting in Seattle.  Special Guests:  Hop Kendrick and Keith Schmidt.


This one hour special focuses on helping kids deal with key issues that impact their health. Bullying .... self esteem ... preventing childhood obesity with physical activity and better nutrition ... and grieving the loss of a family member or friend.


The blooms are beautiful at the 2009 Spring Flower Show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. OnQ takes you on a colorful tour.


As part of OnQ's ongoing series on education reform, Michael Bartley takes viewers on an in-depth visit to Propel Schools in the Pittsburgh area.


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