AbstractOsteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that is characterized by decreased bone mass density and increased susceptibility to fractures. It is known as a “silent epidemic” and substantially impacts individuals as well as the health care resources. This article provides an overview of the environmental and nutritional preventive factors of osteoporosis and how dentists and oral … Read more
Since I wrote this editorial, the field of sleep disorders has exploded and included myofunctional therapy as an adjunctive treatment. Many studies are now showing that airway surgery such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy alone are not enough to reverse the effects of obstructive sleep apnea. A new meta-analysis of 331 studies, which was recently accepted … Read more
The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is the Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 148th year, the ASM continues to be a prominent gathering place for all dental professionals. The ASM offers an unparalleled education program featuring the best and brightest minds in the field of dentistry. Year-after-year dentists and … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule requiring amalgam separators in some dental settings incorporates many of the important principles required by the American Dental Association for its support of a national rule. However, in comments submitted to the agency today, the ADA notes that it cannot, at this time, offer its support for the … Read more
New Data from the CDC Reinforce High Rates in Hispanic, Black, and Asian Adults in the US Sixty-three percent of Hispanic adults in the United States has periodontitis, an advanced form of periodontal disease. This finding comes from an updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in the Journal of Periodontology. The … Read more
In the weeks leading up to World Oral Health Day on 20 March, the FDI is calling for a focus on prevention to help achieve a healthy ‘Smile for life’. Governments, national dental associations, schools, communities, and families all have an important role to play in effective prevention strategies, in particular by raising awareness of … Read more
The American Student Dental Association is saddened to learn of the death of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry student Deah Shaddy Barakat. A second-year and ASDA member, Barakat was shot and killed on Tuesday, Feb. 10, as were his wife and sister-in-law. ASDA is shocked to hear this tragic news … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased to welcome Stephanie Moritz as the new Chief Communications Officer, reporting to Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, Executive Director. Moritz will lead Association-wide communications, reputation and brand management efforts produced by the ADA’s Communications and Marketing Division. “I am thrilled to have Stephanie join the ADA Executive Team as Chief … Read more
Futuredontics® is hosting a free, live webinar for dental professionals called “Empty Chairs, Empty Bank Account: Evolving Patient Scheduling to Fit the Future.” Led by company founder Fred Joyal, this exclusive presentation shows dentists how current approaches to appointment scheduling hurt business and offers solutions to help practices attract today’s time-strapped patients. Topics covered include … Read more
Dental offices throughout the United States and Canada will celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW), March 1-7, 2015. This year’s theme, “Dental Assisting: Embracing the Changes of the Profession,” acknowledges the importance of dentistry’s role in healthcare and the many ways that the field of dental assisting continues to diversify and expand. Whether working chairside … Read more
Teaching children about proper oral health, eliminating tooth pain and providing new smiles are benefits of the Smile Kentucky! program, a community partnership that tackles what the U.S. Surgeon General has called the number one common, chronic childhood disease – tooth decay. On February 6, University of Louisville School of Dentistry students and faculty along … Read more
We are pleased and excited to announce that the Oral Health Group of publications, which includes Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health Office, Oral Health Labs and the website oralhealthgroup.com, has been acquired by Newcom Business Media Inc. We are flattered that they chose to add the prestigious dental publications to their stable of … Read more
Shofu Dental Corporation announces that Brian Melonakos is retiring as President, effective December 31, 2014. Since joining Shofu in June 2004, Melonakos has led the company to significant growth in North and South America, including more than doubling sales and sales force size, and developing a continuing education program that rivals those of major industry … Read more
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR IDEA DAKAR 2015 FDI World Dental Federation and IDEA Dakar have announced that the FDI African Summit and 1st International Dental Exhibition in Africa (IDEA) will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from 17 to 19 October 2015. The event, originally scheduled from 8 to 10 November 2014, had to be postponed due … Read more
As active supporters of World Cancer Day (February 4), Canada’s dental hygienists remind us that early detection is key to improving treatment outcomes for oral cancer. World Cancer Day unites the global population in the fight against cancer, which claims 8.2 million lives worldwide every year. This year’s campaign, under the theme “Not Beyond Us,” … Read more
THE DENTAL ADVISOR, dentistry’s trusted expert in product and equipment evaluation has announced the winners of the 2015 Product Awards and Preferred Products. Visit dentaladvisor.com to view the list of winners! THE DENTAL ADVISOR product awards are given to those products that stand out from all others in the marketplace in their particular category. These … Read more
Dr. Raul Garcia, Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), was elected to serve as Vice President of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) for 2015-2016. Dr. Garcia will assume office at the conclusion of the March … Read more
In celebration of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, Registered dental hygienists across Canada are opening their doors and their hearts on Saturday, February 7, to provide no-cost preventive dental hygiene services, including oral cancer screenings, as part of a national campaign. For the seventh consecutive year, the “Gift from the Heart” event gives dental hygienists … Read more
While most other cancers are declining, oral cancer continues to rise, affecting over 43,000 Americans in 2014 alone. Due to late stage discovery, oral cancer kills one American every hour. Increased awareness and more advanced screening technologies enable early detection of oral cancer, thus increasing survival rate of those diagnosed. This year, the Academy of … Read more
Our teeth play a significant part in our appearance and our radiant smile. They affect our self-esteem and influence our social contacts. In dentistry, therefore, in addition to restoring the masticatoryfunction the aesthetic restoration result is also an important criterion for the success of treatment. And some patients even look for a dental practice office … Read more