For anyone searching for another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here’s a good one: A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities. They say that their report, which appears in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, could lead … Read more
Summer is just around the corner which means school is out and traveling for many families. It is easy to overlook dental hygiene when on the road and forget to pack the essentials to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Below you will find some essentials to pack to ensure you keep up your dental hygiene … Read more
The ADA Foundation (ADAF) and Young Dental recently announced the winners of the 2014 ADA Foundation Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships. Dental hygiene students Jillian T. Lydon, a student attending Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA; and Tiffany L. Streeter, a student attending Central Carolina Community College, Stanford, N.C.; are the winners of the 2014 ADA Foundation … Read more
Memorial Day weekend, which was last weekend, marks the beginning of the summer vacation season. New Albany teeth in a day expert Dr. Ronald Receveur urges adults needing dental implants to not let their dental work stop them from planning a vacation. Memorial Day weekend, which was last weekend, marks the beginning of the summer … Read more
Researchers in The University of Adelaide brought a new hope for stroke patients since they have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for stroke In the University’s Centre for Stem Cell Research, laboratory studies have … Read more
New AACD Members Elected to AACD Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees
Dental Shield is the newest provider of a five-year dental warranty that covers participating dentist’s patients for 5 years and pays the dentists for patient claims that arise from a failed restorative procedure. Dental Shield has engaged Internet Marketing-Consultant.com to help them in their product awareness campaign. Dental Shield launched its new insured 5-year dental … Read more
Report Highlights Solutions, Programs and Needed Next Steps The American Dental Association (ADA) today released its inaugural “Action for Dental Health: Report to Congress” which recognizes the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Action for Dental Health (ADH) movement and the grassroots efforts taking place across the country to eliminate barriers to dental health. … Read more
A common belief associated with aging is the expectation of losing your natural teeth. Seniors, fret not—today, approximately 75 percent of people over age 65 have kept some or all of their natural teeth. May is National Older Americans Month, and despite the growing percentage of seniors retaining their teeth, it is vital your oral … Read more
Clinical Research Dental is holding its fourth Women’s Weekend Dental Conference, set for June 5 to 7, 2014 at the deluxe White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa at Niagara-on-the-Lake. The weekend promises an irresistible fusion of indulgence and education. Participants will find themselves in the lap of luxury at Ontario’s first five star hotel resort … Read more
New Surgical Solutions Group will Specialize in Providing a Comprehensive Package of Innovative Products and Services to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Periodontists Henry Schein Dental, the global dental business of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, has … Read more
Fear and dentistry seem to go hand in hand. Whether the fear comes from childhood experiences or is solely psychological, fear is a real thing that patients often bring with them to their appointments. Here’s what most dentists and their teams fail to remember: people have two biological, automatic reactions when dealing with fear, FLIGHT … Read more
Most people store their toothbrushes in their bathroom, but did you know your toothbrush is exposed to gastrointestinal microorganisms that may be transferred via a fecal-oral route? Proper handling and maintenance of your toothbrush is important to your overall health. Did you know that Staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, yeasts, intestinal bacteria and even fecal germs may … Read more
The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal—Poor oral hygiene and higher incidence of tooth decay are often prevalent in people with cleft lip and palate. Food supplements containing probiotic bacteria can help reduce the incidence and severity of dental caries. The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal presents a study of 30 adolescents with cleft lip and palate analyzing the effects … Read more
What kind of dentist would want an unpaid job treating patients who consider missing teeth a badge of honor? Meet Donald L. Goudy Jr., DDS, the official team dentist for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks who provides emergency treatment for players who probably suffer more injuries — oral and otherwise — than any other professional … Read more
Public-private venture gave dental students the opportunity to participate in the creation of a dental clinic from the ground up
The American Association of Endodontists recognized seven individuals with the organization’s highest honors and awards during its recent 2014 Annual Session in Washington, D.C. Those honored are: Eddy Skidmore, D.D.S., M.S., received the AAE’s highest honor, the Edgar D. Coolidge Award, given for leadership and exemplary dedication to dentistry and endodontics. Dr. Skidmore has dedicated … Read more
Students’ rotting teeth show ‘inequality of health’
When it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child’s risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store. High school football players wearing store-bought, over-the-counter (OTC) mouthguards were more than twice as likely to suffer mild traumatic brain injures (MTBI)/concussions than those wearing custom-made, … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has launched “The Smile Story Contest” that will enhance the smiles and change the lives of up to five lucky people, while raising awareness about the benefits of cosmetic dentistry. The Smile Story Contest launched April 30 at AACD 2014 in Orlando, the Academy’s 30th anniversary scientific session. … Read more