Inflammation has been studied since ancient times. It was observed that as a result of irritation, injury or infection, tissues throughout the body react by increased redness (rubor), swelling (tumor), heat (calor), and pain (dolor).1 Today, we know that inflammation is a process driven by cells responding to signals from the body to fend off … Read more
INTRODUCTIONChronic adult periodontitis is generally understood to result from the presence of subgingival Gram-negative bacterial biofilms proliferating at the junctional epithelium.1 These biofilms are formed when colonizing microbes encapsulate themselves against the root and epithelial surfaces in a matrix composed of secreted polysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Close proximity of one microbial cell to another … Read more
I. INTRODUCTION: SETTING THE STAGE FOR PROBIOTICSIt started with an observation in 1928, Robert Fleming recognized the impact of penicillin with the subsequent evolution of antibiotic therapy; and it heralded the beginning of a journey which, unfortunately, has not fulfilled its promise for a variety of reasons. In the 1960s methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aures (Gram Positive) emerged and … Read more
INTRODUCTIONThe main cause for tooth loss today is periodontitis. It predominantly strikes the over 40-year-old age group. Prevention of periodontitis is imperative to general and oral health with the population becoming progressively older.31 Periodontal patients can benefit from the additional data that user-friendly chair side microbiological culture and sensitivity testing provides to augment conventional periodontal … Read more
Tooth extraction is one of the most widely performed dental procedures and tooth removal will generally result in alveolar bone loss, as well as structural and integral changes in the overlying soft tissue.2 A narrower and shorter knife edge ridge can be the expected sequelae of alveolar bone resorption10 and the process of resorption often … Read more
As Canadians mark Diabetes Awareness Month this November, dental hygienists remind us that oral health professionals are important members of the diabetes health care team. Research from the Canadian Diabetes Association shows that people with diabetes are particularly susceptible to oral health problems because of a lowered resistance to infection and exaggerated inflammatory responses. In … Read more
According to a new public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America (OHA) and sponsored in part by 3M ESPE, over half of older adults polled in the US prioritize other medical conditions over the health of their mouth and have not given oral health much thought.[1] This makes reaching older adults with this year’s … Read more
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease continues to explode among Americans. Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP reports on two preventative measures that can be done to decrease the susceptibility to developing Alzheimer’s. Many genetic and environmental risk factors have been implicated in causing Alzheimer’s disease. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Chiropractor and Naturopath Dr. J G … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) is deeply concerned about the first confirmed report of patient to patient transmission of hepatitis C in a dental practice setting linked to improper infection control practices. The ADA wishes to assure the public that patient health and safety are top priorities for the Association. “This is a highly atypical … Read more
Results raise concern about menthols being marketed as a ‘starter product’ for kids
Nurse Shares Steps for Releasing Pain, Forgiving Yourself and Others From child abuse and domestic violence to human sex trafficking and atrocities against civilians in war-torn countries, our world creates new victims daily. Broken bones and bruises heal, but for many victims, the emotional damage is lifelong and life altering, says Amrita Maat, a nurse, … Read more
Dental Caries in Children: Prevention and Disease Management The Dental Quality Alliance (DQA), comprised of multiple stakeholders from across the oral health community, was established by the American Dental Association to develop performance measures for oral health care. The DQA’s first set, Dental Caries in Children: Prevention and Disease Management, includes 10 tested and validated … Read more
The American Dental Association Foundation awarded more than $114,000 in grants from the 2013 Samuel D. Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health to nonprofit organizations fighting to end childhood tooth decay. The ADA Foundation awarded the grants to 24 organizations across the nation that support programs to improve children’s dental health by educating parents, caregivers … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has been awarded a $1,120,953 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advanced Nursing Education training grant to enable nurse practitioners to work with dental students in interdisciplinary teams, sharing educational and practice experiences that improve oral and systemic care. The grant is funded from July 2013 to June … Read more
Psychological abuse can be as damaging to the psyche as physical abuse can be to the body, yet little is written about this common problem, which is typically the precursor to physical abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 95 percent of men who physically abuse their intimate partners also psychologically abuse … Read more
Oral Health America (OHA) is proud to announce the launch of its fourth annual Fall for Smiles® campaign, conducted in collaboration with lead sponsors 3M ESPE, Crest + OralB and Patterson Dental, which focuses on educating communities about the importance of maintaining good oral health through daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, healthy food … Read more
Helps Provide Oral Health Services for Children in Need
Tri Hawk has donated six (6) separate prizes to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) for their Silent Auction fundraiser to be held in Nashville, TN during the June 27-30 AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The proceeds from the auction will help support oral health and dental care programs intended to benefit underserved populations. Since … Read more
‘Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference’ Offers Real-World Solutions Harris Interactive Study Reveals What’s at Stake in America’s Dental Divide ADA Research Brief Reveals Failure of Affordable Care Act to Cover Many Adults The nation’s leading organization of dentists today announced a nationwide campaign aimed at boldly addressing the dental health crisis in … Read more
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia, has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults, even those who had not received fluoridated drinking water as children. In the first population-level study of … Read more