It’s that time of year again when patients are cancelling appointments due to illness and staff are calling in sick. When your employee comes to work sick, she can infect the rest of the team by lunch time. It is important to have a long-term plan to protect your business during the flu season as … Read more
Children with prominent front teeth, colloquially known as buck teeth, often require orthodontic work to straighten their teeth and improve both their bite and appearance. This can be done in one stage during early adolescence (age 10 to 16) or two stages with the first stage between age 7 and 11 and the second in … Read more
Assure A Smile publishes new holistic health guides for South Florida families looking to live richer, happier lives in 2014. Assure A Smile recommends a diet and nutrition plan not just to lose weight in 2014, but also to create healthy teeth and gums for life. Using the nutritional resources on the Miami Dentist Blog, … Read more
Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum stuck to the sole give teachers and parents a headache. Now, Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv University-affiliated Meir Medical Center has found that gum-chewing teenagers, and younger children as well, are giving themselves headaches too. His findings, published … Read more
◦FDI World Dental Federation warns of the danger of increased sugar consumption during the festive period ◦The worldwide average of sugar intake is 30kg per person per year ◦Reducing sugar intake and practicing a good oral health care routine are key messages of World Oral Health Day 2014, which will be celebrated on the 20th … Read more
Doctors are encouraging people to take advantage of Christmas gatherings with relatives to discuss family medical histories to help tackle ill-health. The call from clinical academics follows a study which shows that individuals with a family history of premature heart disease – heart attacks or stroke in a first degree relative before the age of … Read more
Additional 70,000 to get free service in Ontario An additional 70,000 low-income Ontario children will be eligible for free dental care under a new streamlined program to be rolled out over the next 18 months, Health Minister Deb Matthews said Monday. Families with one child under 18 with net annual incomes of up to $21,513 … Read more
Even if you consume significantly more calories than you burn off this Christmas, a short, daily bout of exercise will stave off most of the negative effects of over-eating and inactivity, according to scientists at the University of Bath. Whilst earlier studies found that just a few days of eating too much and exercising too … Read more
As many dentists are well aware, there are numerous integrated technology systems that are part of the modern dental practice. Few will argue that the Practice Management Software (PMS) is the most important component, as it ties many of these different systems together. PMS systems continue to improve themselves, but as most dentists know, those … Read more
Computer game promotes balance to help prevent falls, the main cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among elderly BETHESDA, Md., December 10, 2013– According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen in an emergency room for a fall-related injury every 15 seconds. One in three older Americans fall each year, and … Read more
Dr. Meghna Dassani of Clear Lake leads her community to a healthier future. Clear Lake, TX (PRWEB) – According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental caries (cavities) is an epidemic in the United States; and although it is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 … Read more
Delta Dental advises consumers to practice moderation and eat smart during the holiday season. The old adage “too much of a good thing” is never more true than during the holiday season. There tends to be an overabundance of everything – especially sweet treats. While it’s impractical to suggest complete avoidance of holiday goodies, Delta … Read more
If you are anything like me, it is with great trepidation that I have entered into the world social media, likely because I don’t understand most of it. In dentistry we go to great lengths to protect the privacy of our patients, and yet they post every tiny detail of their lives on Facebook or … Read more
Ottawa, ON, Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) member and Canadore College dental hygiene graduate, Elina Katsman, is the recipient of the 2013 Premier’s Award for Health Sciences, in recognition of her outstanding contributions, commitment, and dedication to her profession. The annual Premier’s Awards honour the important social and economic contributions made by Ontario college graduates … Read more
A new study from the Ostrow School of Dentistry published in Cell Stem Cell illustrates how changes in cell signaling can cause ordinary stem cells in the jaw to start forming benign but potentially harmful tumors. Principal investigator Songtao Shi, professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, says ossifying fibromas, … Read more
Here’s a cheap product everybody owns (or should own!) that has a bunch of clever uses around the house: toothpaste. It contains mild abrasives and detergents suspended in a creamy gel that keep your teeth clean and bright. Those same ingredients can help you MacGyver a number of messes without resorting to expensive specialized products … Read more
MISSION, KS – (Family Features) Affecting nearly half of the U.S. population, gum recession is an oral health issue in which the gums have worn away, exposing teeth to damaging, disease-causing bacteria. While traditional treatments exist, they come with a painful surgery with a long recovery time. A new treatment option, however, offers better, nearly … Read more
During a check-up at the Kentucky Racing Health Services Center (KRHSC), one patient is diagnosed with an abscessed tooth and another patient receives an oral exam as part of a routine check-up. Under the leadership of University of Louisville assistant professor Dedra Hayden, APRN-BC, UofL nurse practitioner students and dental students and residents are working … Read more
NEW ORLEANS Over 40 million Americans suffer from tooth pain and sensitivity caused by thinning enamel, gingivitis, or periodontal disease. A new human clinical trial conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio examines the effects of a chocolate extract against fluoride-based toothpastes on tooth hypersensitivity. The clinical trial found that … Read more
In a down economy, it’s common for dentists to cut back on their marketing efforts due to fears about how the recession will affect their practice. In my opinion, this is a big mistake, and just the opposite is needed. Dentists need to find new and innovative ways to attract new patients to the office. … Read more