Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe. The researchers, led by Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France, published results … Read more
Five Tips to Prevent Facial Injuries with Simple Sports Safety Precautions Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind young athletes to play it safe by wearing a mouth guard during recreational and organized sports this spring. Research estimates that about 2 percent of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually … Read more
The Pacific Dental Conference has once again surpassed its attendance record to date with over 12, 700 participants. This year’s attendance included over 3500 Dentists, 2000 Dental Hygienisst, along with 2350 Exhibitors, making this conference a great success. Be sure to mark your calendars for March 5th – 7th, 2015 for the next PDC. For … Read more
With less than a month left until the 20th March, the list of National Dental Associations, student associations, governments, private and public health clinics, as well as individuals who will be participating in World Oral Health Day has reached a new record. Celebrations are expected in 75 countries, and with the presence of almost 50 … Read more
Originally founded in 1924, VITA Zahnfabrik proudly celebrates 90 years of innovation. VITA has had a profound impact on the industry over the last century, with the introduction of materials like ground-breaking shade systems, CAD/CAM materials and veneering materials. VITA materials have become the gold standard in dental technology and today, four out of five … Read more
February is American Heart Month. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show you care. Give and get a health screening! Come to the CDS Wellness Center, Room CC20, and get proprietary, preventative health tests from the Cleveland Heart Lab.Back by popular demand is the BlueApple Health Screening. Come to the CDS Wellness Center at … Read more
In celebration of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, registered dental hygienists across Canada are opening their doors on Saturday, February 8, 2014, to provide no-cost preventive dental hygiene services as part of a national campaign. In its sixth consecutive year, the Gift From the Heart event allows dental hygienists to reach out to their communities … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the world’s largest non-profit membership association dedicated to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry, has launched a new consumer website,www.YourSmileBecomesYou.com. With the launch of this site, AACD is embarking on a new campaign aimed to help educate consumers about cosmetic dentistry, encourage them in their pursuit to … Read more
Dental hygienists in Canada have joined the global fight to help save the 1.5 million lives that the World Health Organization estimates are lost prematurely each year to cancer. As active supporters of World Cancer Day on February 4, dental hygienists remind Canadians that early detection and prevention strategies are key to improving treatment outcomes. Cancer … Read more
First Joint Project Involves a $20 Million Dream Team Grant for Lung Cancer Research To Be Awarded in 2015 Bristol-Myers Squibb Becomes SU2C Donor in Support of SU2C-ACS Lung Cancer Dream Team The American Cancer Society, the largest voluntary health organization in the world dedicated to eliminating cancer, and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists will mark National Non-Smoking Week (January 19–25) by urging all Canadians to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Canada, few may be aware that the negative effects of tobacco are often first seen in … Read more
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. While many people focus on self-improvement at this time of year, dental hygienists remind Canadians not to overlook oral health when making choices about improving overall physical and mental wellness. “Good oral health … Read more
For more than 10 years, the dental team has known that the 6-month dental checkup has little evidence that is beneficial for everyone. To add fuel to the fire, a recent study in The Journal of Dental Research, suggests that the frequency of dental visits for cleanings and other preventive services should be tailored to … Read more
On behalf of the Oral Health Group, we wish you a very happy and healthy Holiday Season! We’ll be back in the New Year with more news, blogs and product updates. In the meantime, please enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. Best wishes from all of us at Oral Health Group. Oral Health … Read more
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World Oral Health Day 2014 FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of … Read more
From grandmas and corporate execs to high school homecoming queens and kids who just got their training wheels off, at PentronStrada.com, we’ve got tidbits of useful information for you to share with patients of all generations. In fact, we’ve just created a new infographic packed with facts that may just prove to be an education-rich … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) applauds the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action which provided written comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on the proposed standards for dental therapy education programs. Last week, Ann Battrell, ADHA Executive Director; Ann Lynch, ADHA Director of Governmental Affairs; Pamela Steinbach, ADHA Director of Education and … Read more
Super Bowl champions and NFL legends join Pro Player Health Alliance to help spread awareness on the deadly disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, today at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, New York at 7:00 PM at a free public event. Super Bowl champions and NFL legends join Pro Player Health Allianceto help spread awareness on … Read more
As busy practicing dentists we are bombarded with information on new products and techniques daily: email blasts, snail mail flyers, company reps with brochures and samples, new features at conventions, and the list goes on. How do we know what works, why it works or how it works? Some of us rush out and buy … Read more
Dear Randy, Thank you so much for writing this elucidating article regarding the extraction of wisdom teeth post orthodontic treatment. For the past several years, I have been shaking my head regarding the rapidity and frequency of removal of “impacted” third molars after orthodontic treatment. Most of the eights I’ve seen extracted these days don’t … Read more