The ADA affirmed its support of the safety of community water fluoridation by sending comments Nov. 19 to National Toxicology Program officials about the draft monograph from the federal agency that postulates that fluoride is “presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans.” The Association’s letter, signed by Dr. Chad P. Gehani, ADA president, and Dr. … Read more
Indigenous Australians suffer an unacceptable rate of dental disease and tooth loss, and should receive more Government attention to address the problem. The AMA has released its Indigenous Health Report Card 2019 and says the nation’s health system is failing Indigenous communities. To seriously address the situation, more communities must have access to fluoridated water, … Read more
Dental therapists working in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region in southwestern Alaska are helping to prevent oral health disease and improve quality of life, according to a new study that examines the views of dental providers and native community members. The study, published in the Journal of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology on Aug. 29, was based on … Read more
Eighty-four per cent of NHS dentists, compared to 51% of private dentists, believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health, according to the latest Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey, released by Practice Plan. Even more worrying is that 72% of dentists said that they were not confident about which organisation to turn to for … Read more
New research from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) finds evidence that points to physical differences among groups of people with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. “Although schizophrenia is … Read more
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The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has started to use new opioid-free pain management guidelines in most outpatient procedures done in its clinics, in what may be a first in schools across the nation. For decades, doctors have routinely prescribed opioid pain relievers for procedures such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, according … Read more
Oral health impacts on general health, is associated with chronic diseases and on Wednesday, a dentist in Dubai gave advice on how men take care of their teeth and gums. The dentist is Dr. Ghadir Atout who laid out five tips not only in relation to a recent US study and her own observation in … Read more
Oral health care providers underscreen for oral and oropharyngeal cancer among high-risk groups, including current cigarette smokers, minorities and people of low socioeconomic status, according to a study published in the December issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the cover story, titled “Patient-Reported Receipt of Oral Cancer Screenings and … Read more
For close to a decade, the Community Engaged Learning Program has been providing dental care to thousands of people who are low income or homeless in Metro Vancouver. Now the program, which is a partnership between the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and UBC’s School of Dentistry, is expanding. “The thing that’s new this year is … Read more
Police in Missouri say a man shot and killed his estranged wife at her dental office before turning the gun on himself. Webb City police responded to a call about a disturbance at Dr. Camille Hostetter’s dental office just after 9 a.m. on Monday to “assist with an unknown medical call,” the department said in a news … Read more
Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the deterioration of cavities of the teeth, according to a study that analyzed research published over the last 50 years on dental caries. The review, published in the Journal of Dental Research: Clinical & Translational Research, revealed that sugar-free gum could reduce the advancement of dental caries, and may … Read more
The American Dental Association is reaffirming its support for legislation aimed at regulating vaping devices and liquids in the same manner the Food and Drug Administration regulates cigarettes and other tobacco products. In a Nov. 18 letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the ADA urged the legislators to favorably consider HR 2339, the Reversing … Read more
The Doug Ford government says it will spend $90 million annually to provide free routine dental care to low-income seniors in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, launched the new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program in Toronto at the Rexdale Community Health Centre on Wednesday. The provincial government estimates that … Read more
He had a feeling it was an abscess. It felt exactly like the time before. The constant sharp pain that got worse when he laid down or chewed his food. He also knew if left untreated, an abscessed tooth could turn into a serious, life-threatening condition. But Michael Pedroncelli could not find a dentist to … Read more
Dentsply Sirona recently launched a completely redesigned website for the U.S. market that is simple, easy to use and intuitive. The company offers one of the largest clinical education programs in the dental industry empowering dental professionals through world-class education. On www.dentsplysirona.com, the company has expanded and improved its digital education offerings with one-stop access … Read more
The National Institutes of Health announced that Dr. Martha J. Somerman, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, will be retiring at the end of 2019, the agency said in a Nov. 14 news release. Dr. Somerman, Ph.D., is the first woman to head NIDCR. Prior to joining the agency in 2012, she … Read more
Over 100 new and modern Dentsply Sirona simulator units were fitted at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry in a groundbreaking USD 4-million project, making UMKC dental training labs one of the country’s largest and most advanced education facility. Leading manufacturer of digital dental equipment and education systems Dentsply Sirona continues to shape … Read more
Provo dental office Cougar Dental offers a more cost-effective alternative to traditional dental insurance for college students and families seeking dental care. This alternative allows individuals to purchase a year-long membership rather than paying monthly insurance costs. Because dental care is not included in the BYU student health plan, students enrolled in the health plan … Read more
Accessing good dental care is not easy for thousands of low income New Zealanders, and for one woman, it is an unaffordable dream, as she cannot take on more debt. Work and Income is funding at least $20 million a year in dental work for low-income workers and beneficiaries. More than half of the grants … Read more